How Much Is 2.86 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?
2.86 tablespoons of sunflower seeds equals 0.88 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, 2.86 tablespoons of honey would be 2.14 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.86 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 2.86 × 8.75 = 25.03g
- Convert grams to ounces: 25.03 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.88 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sunflower seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sunflower Seeds at Different Amounts
How sunflower seeds scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2.86 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.86 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (25.03g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
| 2.86 tablespoons | 0.88 oz | 0.90 oz | 1.19 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?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.