How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of sesame seeds equals 0.63 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, 2 tablespoons of honey would be 1.50 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 2 × 9 = 18g
- Convert grams to ounces: 18 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.63 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 (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
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 |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.08 oz | 5.15 oz | 6.87 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.