How Much Is 23.87 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Ounces?
23.87 tablespoons of chia seeds equals 8.58 oz. Chia seeds has a density of 163g per cup (10.19g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 23.87 tablespoons of honey would be 17.89 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 23.87 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 23.87 × 10.19 = 243.18g
- Convert grams to ounces: 243.18 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.58 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole chia seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Chia Seeds at Different Amounts
How chia seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (23.87 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 23.87 tablespoons of chia seeds (243.18g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Chia Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.36 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.49 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.72 oz | 0.73 oz | 0.97 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.08 oz | 1.09 oz | 1.46 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.44 oz | 1.46 oz | 1.94 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.80 oz | 1.82 oz | 2.43 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.16 oz | 2.19 oz | 2.92 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.87 oz | 2.92 oz | 3.89 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.59 oz | 3.65 oz | 4.86 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.31 oz | 4.37 oz | 5.83 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.75 oz | 5.83 oz | 7.78 oz |
| 23.87 tablespoons | 8.58 oz | 8.70 oz | 11.60 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.