A standard stick of cream cheese weighs 8 ounces, which is equivalent to 1 cup. Since there are 16 tablespoons in a cup, a stick of cream cheese contains 16 tablespoons.
Here’s a bit more detail:
- A stick of cream cheese typically weighs 8 ounces (or about 226.8 grams).
- Since 1 cup is equivalent to 8 ounces, a stick is equal to 1 cup.
- There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
So, if you have a stick of cream cheese, you have 16 tablespoons of cream cheese. This is useful when you need to measure smaller amounts for recipes!