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How Much Is 6 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Grams?

Converting 6 tablespoons of sesame seeds to grams gives 54.00 g. One tablespoon of sesame seeds weighs 9g, so 6 tablespoons is 6 × 9 = 54g. This conversion is specific to sesame seeds because each ingredient has a different density.

6 tablespoons of sesame seeds
=
54.00g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
54.00 g (US) 54.78 g (Metric Tablespoon) 73.04 g (Australian Tablespoon)
6 tablespoons of sesame seeds is also
54.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 9g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 6 tablespoons of sesame seeds
  2. 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
  3. 6 × 9 = 54g

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

Measuring Tip

For the most consistent results, weigh sesame seeds on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.

Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts

How sesame seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (6 tablespoons) is highlighted.

2 tbsp18 g3 tbsp27 g4 tbsp36 g5 tbsp45 g6 tbsp54 g8 tbsp72 g10 tbsp90 g12 tbsp108 g

For reference, 6 tablespoons of sesame seeds (54g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).

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?

Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 54.00 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 6 tablespoons: 6 × 9 = 54.00 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: 54.00 g ÷ 9 = 6 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.