How Much Is 5.56 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Grams?
5.56 tablespoons of sesame seeds equals 50.04 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, 5.56 tablespoons of honey would be 118.15 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.56 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 5.56 × 9 = 50.04g
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 (5.56 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.56 tablespoons of sesame seeds (50.04g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
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 |
| 5.56 tablespoons | 50.04 g | 50.76 g | 67.68 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 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.