How Much Is 5.26 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Grams?
5.26 tablespoons of chia seeds weighs 53.59 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 5.26 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.26 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 5.26 × 10.19 = 53.59g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole chia seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Chia Seeds at Different Amounts
How chia seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5.26 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.26 tablespoons of chia seeds (53.59g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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 |
| 5.26 tablespoons | 53.59 g | 54.36 g | 72.48 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?
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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.