How Much Is 17.5 Grams of Sunflower Seeds in Teaspoons?
17.5 grams of sunflower seeds equals 6.00 tsp. Sunflower seeds has a density of 140g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.5 grams of sunflower seeds
- 1 cup of sunflower seeds = 140g
- 17.5g ÷ 140g/cup = 0.13 cups × 48 = 6.00 teaspoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh sunflower seeds on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (17.5 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds
| Grams | US Teaspoons | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 1.71 tsp | 1.69 tsp | 1.43 tsp |
| 10 grams | 3.43 tsp | 3.38 tsp | 2.86 tsp |
| 17.5 grams | 6.00 tsp | 5.91 tsp | 5.00 tsp |
| 25 grams | 8.57 tsp | 8.45 tsp | 7.14 tsp |
| 50 grams | 17.14 tsp | 16.90 tsp | 14.28 tsp |
| 75 grams | 25.71 tsp | 25.35 tsp | 21.41 tsp |
| 100 grams | 34.29 tsp | 33.80 tsp | 28.55 tsp |
| 150 grams | 51.43 tsp | 50.70 tsp | 42.83 tsp |
| 200 grams | 68.57 tsp | 67.60 tsp | 57.10 tsp |
| 250 grams | 85.71 tsp | 84.50 tsp | 71.38 tsp |
| 500 grams | 171.43 tsp | 168.99 tsp | 142.76 tsp |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.