How Much Is 5 Grams of Sunflower Seeds in Teaspoons?
Converting 5 grams of sunflower seeds to teaspoons gives 1.71 tsp. Divide by the density of sunflower seeds (140g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 grams of sunflower seeds
- 1 cup of sunflower seeds = 140g
- 5g ÷ 140g/cup = 0.04 cups × 48 = 1.71 teaspoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sunflower seeds are small and pack tightly. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the seeds and increases the weight.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (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 |
| 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?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.
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.