Sauce, Hot Chile, Sriracha, Tuong Ot Sriracha: Ounces (oz) to Grams Conversion
Huy Fong Sriracha (Tuong Ot Sriracha) is a thick chile-garlic hot sauce with a density of 1.258 g/ml, so one US cup weighs about 298 grams and a tablespoon roughly 18.6 grams. Its coarse-ground red jalapeno paste delivers both heat and body, making it a go-to squeeze for pho, banh mi, scrambled eggs, and spicy mayo blends where a heavy, clingy texture is desirable.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| oz | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 10 | 283 |
FAQ
- How much does a tablespoon of Huy Fong Sriracha weigh?
- At 1.258 g/ml, one tablespoon (about 14.8 ml) of Huy Fong Sriracha weighs approximately 18.6 grams, considerably heavier than a tablespoon of thin hot sauces like Tabasco due to its thick chile-paste consistency.
- Why is Huy Fong Sriracha denser than most liquid hot sauces?
- Its 1.258 g/ml density comes from coarse-ground red jalapeno solids, garlic, sugar, and vinegar forming a thick paste rather than a filtered liquid, which concentrates more mass into each milliliter.
- Can I substitute Huy Fong Sriracha by weight for Texas Pete Cha sriracha?
- You can, but Texas Pete Cha is significantly denser at 1.400 g/ml versus Huy Fong's 1.258 g/ml, so the same weight of Texas Pete occupies less volume and may deliver a more concentrated flavor per spoonful.