How Much Is 3.24 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Grams?
3.24 tablespoons of sunflower seeds weighs 28.35 g. This is based on sunflower seeds having a density of 140g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 3.24 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.24 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 3.24 × 8.75 = 28.35g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (3.24 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.24 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (28.35g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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 |
| 3.24 tablespoons | 28.35 g | 28.76 g | 38.34 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?
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.