How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Cumin in Grams?
16 tablespoons of cumin equals 104.00 g. Cumin has a density of 104g per cup (6.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 340 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of cumin = 6.5g
- 16 × 6.5 = 104g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cumin weighs 104g per cup. For small amounts, the difference between a level and heaped measuring spoon can change the flavor noticeably.
Cumin at Different Amounts
How cumin scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of cumin (104g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).
Other Amounts of Cumin
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 6.50 g | 6.59 g | 8.79 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 13.00 g | 13.19 g | 17.58 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 19.50 g | 19.78 g | 26.37 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 26.00 g | 26.37 g | 35.17 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 32.50 g | 32.97 g | 43.96 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 39.00 g | 39.56 g | 52.75 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 52.00 g | 52.75 g | 70.33 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 65.00 g | 65.94 g | 87.92 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 78.00 g | 79.12 g | 105.50 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 104.00 g | 105.50 g | 140.66 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.