How Much Is 5.59 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Grams?
5.59 tablespoons of chia seeds equals 56.95 g. Chia seeds has a density of 163g per cup (10.19g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5.59 tablespoons of honey would be 118.79 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.59 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 5.59 × 10.19 = 56.95g
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 (5.59 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.59 tablespoons of chia seeds (56.95g) 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 |
| 5.59 tablespoons | 56.95 g | 57.77 g | 77.02 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.