How Much Is 2.67 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Ounces?
2.67 tablespoons of flaxseed equals 0.87 oz. Flaxseed has a density of 148g per cup (9.25g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2.67 tablespoons of honey would be 2.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.67 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 2.67 × 9.25 = 24.70g
- Convert grams to ounces: 24.70 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.87 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 (2.67 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.67 tablespoons of flaxseed (24.70g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
| 2.67 tablespoons | 0.87 oz | 0.88 oz | 1.18 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?
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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.