How Much Is 6 Tablespoons of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?
6 tablespoons of sunflower seeds weighs 1.85 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 6 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 tablespoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds = 8.75g
- 6 × 8.75 = 52.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 52.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.85 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 (6 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 tablespoons of sunflower seeds (52.5g) 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 |
| 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?
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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.