How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Ounces?
Converting 16 tablespoons of flaxseed to ounces gives 5.22 oz. One tablespoon of flaxseed weighs 9.25g, so 16 tablespoons is 16 × 9.25 = 148g (5.22 oz). This conversion is specific to flaxseed because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 16 × 9.25 = 148g
- Convert grams to ounces: 148 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.22 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole flaxseed have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of flaxseed (148g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.33 oz | 0.33 oz | 0.44 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.65 oz | 0.66 oz | 0.88 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.98 oz | 0.99 oz | 1.32 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.31 oz | 1.32 oz | 1.77 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.63 oz | 1.65 oz | 2.21 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.96 oz | 1.99 oz | 2.65 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.61 oz | 2.65 oz | 3.53 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.26 oz | 3.31 oz | 4.41 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.92 oz | 3.97 oz | 5.30 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.22 oz | 5.30 oz | 7.06 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?
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.