How Much Is 6 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Grams?
6 tablespoons of flaxseed equals 55.50 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, 6 tablespoons of honey would be 127.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 6 × 9.25 = 55.5g
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 (6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 tablespoons of flaxseed (55.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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 |
| 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?
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.