How Much Is 20 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Grams?
20 tablespoons of chia seeds weighs 203.75 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 20 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 20 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 20 × 10.19 = 203.75g
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 (20 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 20 tablespoons of chia seeds (203.75g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
Other Amounts of Chia Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10.19 g | 10.33 g | 13.78 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 |
| 20 tablespoons | 203.75 g | 206.68 g | 275.58 g |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.