How Much Is 12 Ounces of Sunflower Seeds in Tablespoons?
Converting 12 ounces of sunflower seeds to tablespoons gives 38.88 tbsp. First convert to grams (12 oz = 340.19g), then 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 12 ounces of sunflower seeds
- Convert ounces to grams: 12 × 28.35 = 340.19g
- 1 cup of sunflower seeds = 140g
- 340.19g ÷ 140g/cup = 2.43 cups × 16 = 38.88 tablespoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sunflower seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (12 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 3.24 tbsp | 3.19 tbsp | 2.40 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 6.48 tbsp | 6.39 tbsp | 4.79 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 9.72 tbsp | 9.58 tbsp | 7.19 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 12.96 tbsp | 12.78 tbsp | 9.58 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 16.20 tbsp | 15.97 tbsp | 11.98 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 19.44 tbsp | 19.16 tbsp | 14.37 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 25.92 tbsp | 25.55 tbsp | 19.16 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 32.40 tbsp | 31.94 tbsp | 23.95 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 38.88 tbsp | 38.33 tbsp | 28.75 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 51.84 tbsp | 51.10 tbsp | 38.33 tbsp |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.