How Much Is 17.14 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?
17.14 tablespoons of sunflower seeds weighs 5.29 oz. This is based on sunflower seeds having a density of 140g 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 17.14 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.14 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 17.14 × 8.75 = 149.98g
- Convert grams to ounces: 149.98 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.29 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sunflower seeds are small and pack tightly. Pour them into the measuring spoon and level off without shaking, which settles the seeds and increases the weight.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.14 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.14 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (149.98g) 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 |
| 17.14 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 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.