How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?
16 tablespoons of sunflower seeds equals 4.94 oz. Sunflower seeds has a density of 140g per cup (8.75g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 11.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 16 × 8.75 = 140g
- Convert grams to ounces: 140 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.94 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 sunflower seeds on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (140g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.31 oz | 0.31 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.62 oz | 0.63 oz | 0.83 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.93 oz | 0.94 oz | 1.25 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.23 oz | 1.25 oz | 1.67 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.54 oz | 1.57 oz | 2.09 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.85 oz | 1.88 oz | 2.50 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.47 oz | 2.50 oz | 3.34 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.09 oz | 3.13 oz | 4.17 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.70 oz | 3.76 oz | 5.01 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 4.94 oz | 5.01 oz | 6.68 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.