How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Grams?
Converting 5 tablespoons of sesame seeds to grams gives 45.00 g. One tablespoon of sesame seeds weighs 9g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 9 = 45g. This conversion is specific to sesame seeds because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 5 × 9 = 45g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of sesame seeds (45g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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?
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.