how many ounces are in a tablespoon?
<answer> 0.5 <context> There are 0.5 ounces in a tablespoon. 1 Tablespoon is equal to 0.5 Ounces. 1 tbsp = 0.5 fl oz. A tablespoon is a non-scientific but very widely used unit of volume, which works very well in cooking, herbal medicine, etc. It is represented by a capacity of one tablespoon which varies from roughly 15 mL in the US to 20 mL in Australia.