How Much Is 1.3 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Grams?
1.3 tablespoons of chia seeds weighs 13.24 g. This is based on chia seeds having a density of 163g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.3 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 1.3 × 10.19 = 13.24g
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 chia seeds on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Chia Seeds at Different Amounts
How chia seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.3 tablespoons of chia seeds (13.24g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Chia Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.19 g | 10.33 g | 13.78 g |
| 1.3 tablespoons | 13.24 g | 13.43 g | 17.91 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 20.38 g | 20.67 g | 27.56 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 30.56 g | 31.00 g | 41.34 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 40.75 g | 41.34 g | 55.12 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 50.94 g | 51.67 g | 68.89 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 61.13 g | 62.01 g | 82.67 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 81.50 g | 82.67 g | 110.23 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 101.88 g | 103.34 g | 137.79 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 122.25 g | 124.01 g | 165.35 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 163.00 g | 165.35 g | 220.46 g |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.