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How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Sesame Seeds in Grams?

1 tablespoon of sesame seeds equals 9.00 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, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.

1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
=
9.00g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
9.00 g (US) 9.13 g (Metric Tablespoon) 12.17 g (Australian Tablespoon)
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds is also
9.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 9g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
  2. 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
  3. 1 × 9 = 9g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Mental Math Shortcut

For 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, just remember: 9g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (18g), halve it for a half tablespoon (4.5g).

Measuring Tip

Sesame seeds are small and pack tightly. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the seeds and increases the weight.

Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts

How sesame seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.

1 tbsp9 g2 tbsp18 g3 tbsp27 g4 tbsp36 g5 tbsp45 g6 tbsp54 g8 tbsp72 g10 tbsp90 g

Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
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?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 9.00 g, based on sesame seeds having a density of 144g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 9 (grams per tablespoon for sesame seeds). For 1 tablespoon: 1 × 9 = 9.00 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh sesame seeds on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 9.00 g ÷ 9 = 1 tablespoon. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.