How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Flaxseed in Ounces?
3 tablespoons of flaxseed weighs 0.98 oz. This is based on flaxseed having a density of 148g 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 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed = 9.25g
- 3 × 9.25 = 27.75g
- Convert grams to ounces: 27.75 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.98 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Flaxseed are small and pack tightly. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the seeds and increases the weight.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 tablespoons of flaxseed (27.75g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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?
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.