How Much Is 1.6 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Grams?
Converting 1.6 tablespoons of flaxseed to grams gives 14.80 g. One tablespoon of flaxseed weighs 9.25g, so 1.6 tablespoons is 1.6 × 9.25 = 14.8g. This conversion is specific to flaxseed because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.6 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 1.6 × 9.25 = 14.8g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole flaxseed have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.25 g | 9.38 g | 12.51 g |
| 1.6 tablespoons | 14.80 g | 15.01 g | 20.02 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.50 g | 18.77 g | 25.02 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.75 g | 28.15 g | 37.53 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 37.00 g | 37.53 g | 50.04 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 46.25 g | 46.92 g | 62.55 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 55.50 g | 56.30 g | 75.07 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 74.00 g | 75.07 g | 100.09 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 92.50 g | 93.83 g | 125.11 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 111.00 g | 112.60 g | 150.13 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 148.00 g | 150.13 g | 200.18 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?
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.