How Much Is 0.33 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Grams?
0.33 tablespoons of sesame seeds equals 2.97 g. Sesame seeds has a density of 144g per cup (9g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.33 tablespoons of honey would be 7.01 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.33 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 0.33 × 9 = 2.97g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sesame seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts
How sesame seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (0.33 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 tablespoons | 2.97 g | 3.01 g | 4.02 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 9.00 g | 9.13 g | 12.17 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 24.35 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 27.00 g | 27.39 g | 36.52 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 36.00 g | 36.52 g | 48.69 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 45.00 g | 45.65 g | 60.86 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 54.00 g | 54.78 g | 73.04 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 72.00 g | 73.04 g | 97.38 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 90.00 g | 91.30 g | 121.73 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 108.00 g | 109.56 g | 146.07 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 144.00 g | 146.07 g | 194.77 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.