How Much Is 1.72 Ounces of Flaxseed in Tablespoons?
1.72 ounces of flaxseed equals 5.27 tbsp. That's 48.76g, and Flaxseed has a density of 148g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.72 ounces of flaxseed
- Convert ounces to grams: 1.72 × 28.35 = 48.76g
- 1 cup of flaxseed = 148g
- 48.76g ÷ 148g/cup = 0.33 cups × 16 = 5.27 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole flaxseed have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (1.72 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 3.06 tbsp | 3.02 tbsp | 2.27 tbsp |
| 1.72 ounces | 5.27 tbsp | 5.20 tbsp | 3.90 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 6.13 tbsp | 6.04 tbsp | 4.53 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 9.19 tbsp | 9.06 tbsp | 6.80 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 12.26 tbsp | 12.09 tbsp | 9.06 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 15.32 tbsp | 15.11 tbsp | 11.33 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 18.39 tbsp | 18.13 tbsp | 13.60 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 24.52 tbsp | 24.17 tbsp | 18.13 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 30.65 tbsp | 30.21 tbsp | 22.66 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 36.78 tbsp | 36.26 tbsp | 27.19 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 49.04 tbsp | 48.34 tbsp | 36.26 tbsp |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.