How Much Is 16.22 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Ounces?
Converting 16.22 tablespoons of flaxseed to ounces gives 5.29 oz. One tablespoon of flaxseed weighs 9.25g, so 16.22 tablespoons is 16.22 × 9.25 = 150.04g (5.29 oz). This conversion is specific to flaxseed because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.22 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 16.22 × 9.25 = 150.04g
- Convert grams to ounces: 150.04 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.29 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 (16.22 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.22 tablespoons of flaxseed (150.04g) 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 |
| 16.22 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 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?
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.