How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Grams?
Converting 5 tablespoons of sunflower seeds to grams gives 43.75 g. One tablespoon of sunflower seeds weighs 8.75g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 8.75 = 43.75g. This conversion is specific to sunflower seeds because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 5 × 8.75 = 43.75g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sunflower 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.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (43.75g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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.