How Much Is 12.6 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?
12.6 tablespoons of sesame seeds equals 4.00 oz. Sesame seeds has a density of 144g per cup (9g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12.6 tablespoons of honey would be 9.44 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.6 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 12.6 × 9 = 113.4g
- Convert grams to ounces: 113.4 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sesame seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts
How sesame seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (12.6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.6 tablespoons of sesame seeds (113.4g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.43 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.63 oz | 0.64 oz | 0.86 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.95 oz | 0.97 oz | 1.29 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.27 oz | 1.29 oz | 1.72 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.59 oz | 1.61 oz | 2.15 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.90 oz | 1.93 oz | 2.58 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.58 oz | 3.44 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.17 oz | 3.22 oz | 4.29 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.81 oz | 3.86 oz | 5.15 oz |
| 12.6 tablespoons | 4.00 oz | 4.06 oz | 5.41 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.08 oz | 5.15 oz | 6.87 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.