How Much Is 5.71 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?
5.71 tablespoons of sunflower seeds weighs 1.76 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 5.71 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.71 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 5.71 × 8.75 = 49.96g
- Convert grams to ounces: 49.96 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.76 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 (5.71 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.71 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (49.96g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
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 |
| 5.71 tablespoons | 1.76 oz | 1.79 oz | 2.38 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.