How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Grams?
2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds equals 17.50 g. Sunflower seeds has a density of 140g per cup (8.75g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 tablespoons of honey would be 42.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 2 × 8.75 = 17.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 tablespoons is just double the single-tablespoon weight. 1 tablespoon = 8.75g, so 2 = 17.5g.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sunflower seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8.75 g | 8.88 g | 11.83 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 17.50 g | 17.75 g | 23.67 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 26.25 g | 26.63 g | 35.50 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 35.00 g | 35.50 g | 47.34 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 43.75 g | 44.38 g | 59.17 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 52.50 g | 53.26 g | 71.01 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 70.00 g | 71.01 g | 94.68 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 87.50 g | 88.76 g | 118.35 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 105.00 g | 106.51 g | 142.02 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 140.00 g | 142.02 g | 189.36 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?
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.