How Much Is 8.83 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Grams?
8.83 tablespoons of chia seeds equals 89.96 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, 8.83 tablespoons of honey would be 187.64 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.83 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 8.83 × 10.19 = 89.96g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chia seeds are small and pack tightly. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the seeds and increases the weight.
Chia Seeds at Different Amounts
How chia seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (8.83 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.83 tablespoons of chia seeds (89.96g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
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 |
| 8.83 tablespoons | 89.96 g | 91.25 g | 121.67 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?
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.