How Much Is 2.99 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?
2.99 tablespoons of sesame seeds weighs 0.95 oz. This is based on sesame seeds having a density of 144g 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 2.99 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.99 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 2.99 × 9 = 26.91g
- Convert grams to ounces: 26.91 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.95 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh sesame seeds on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts
How sesame seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2.99 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.99 tablespoons of sesame seeds (26.91g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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 |
| 2.99 tablespoons | 0.95 oz | 0.96 oz | 1.28 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?
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.