How Much Is 3.31 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds in Ounces?
3.31 tablespoons of chia seeds weighs 1.19 oz. This is based on chia seeds having a density of 163g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 3.31 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.31 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10.19g
- 3.31 × 10.19 = 33.72g
- Convert grams to ounces: 33.72 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.19 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 (3.31 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.31 tablespoons of chia seeds (33.72g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
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 |
| 3.31 tablespoons | 1.19 oz | 1.21 oz | 1.61 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 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.