How Much Is 5.98 Tablespoons of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?
5.98 tablespoons of sesame seeds weighs 1.90 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 5.98 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.98 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 9g
- 5.98 × 9 = 53.82g
- Convert grams to ounces: 53.82 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.90 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 (5.98 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.98 tablespoons of sesame seeds (53.82g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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 |
| 5.98 tablespoons | 1.90 oz | 1.93 oz | 2.57 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?
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.