How Much Is 4.01 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Grams?
4.01 tablespoons of flaxseed equals 37.09 g. Flaxseed has a density of 148g per cup (9.25g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4.01 tablespoons of honey would be 85.21 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4.01 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 4.01 × 9.25 = 37.09g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh flaxseed on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (4.01 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 |
| 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 |
| 4.01 tablespoons | 37.09 g | 37.63 g | 50.17 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?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
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.