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How Much Is 4.94 Ounces of Sunflower Seeds in Tablespoons?

4.94 ounces of sunflower seeds equals 16.01 tbsp. 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.

4.94 ounces of sunflower seeds
=
16.01tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
16.01 tbsp (US) 15.78 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 11.83 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 ounce = 3.24 tbsp 2 ounces = 6.48 tbsp 3 ounces = 9.72 tbsp 4 ounces = 12.96 tbsp
Compare: 4.94 ounces almonds (sliced) = 24.36 tbsp 4.94 ounces almonds (whole) = 15.67 tbsp 4.94 ounces cashews = 16.36 tbsp
Convert a different ingredient
4.94 ounces of sunflower seeds is also
1.00 cup (cups) 8.00 fl oz (fluid ounces) 236.67 ml (milliliters)
16.01

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 140g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 4.94 ounces of sunflower seeds
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 4.94 × 28.35 = 140.05g
  3. 1 cup of sunflower seeds = 140g
  4. 140.05g ÷ 140g/cup = 1.00 cup × 16 = 16.01 tablespoons

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 ounces measurements. Your amount (4.94 ounces) is highlighted.

1 oz3.24 tbsp2 oz6.48 tbsp3 oz9.72 tbsp4 oz12.96 tbsp4.94 oz16.01 tbsp5 oz16.20 tbsp6 oz19.44 tbsp8 oz25.92 tbsp

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
4.94 ounces 16.01 tbsp 15.78 tbsp 11.83 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?

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?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 16.01 tbsp, based on sunflower seeds having a density of 140g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 140 (grams per cup), then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 4.94 ounces: 4.94 × 28.3495 = 140.05g, then 140.05 ÷ 140 = 1.00 cups × 16 = 16.01 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh sunflower seeds on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 16.01 tbsp ÷ 16 = 1.00033 cups, then 1.00033 × 140g/cup = 140.05g, then 140.05g ÷ 28.3495 = 4.94 ounces. Or use the Tablespoons to Ounces converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026