How Much Is 18 Teaspoons of Flaxseed in Grams?
18 teaspoons of flaxseed equals 55.50 g. Flaxseed has a density of 148g per cup (3.08g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 18 teaspoons of honey would be 127.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18 teaspoons of flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon of flaxseed = 3.08g
- 18 × 3.08 = 55.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole flaxseed have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (18 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18 teaspoons of flaxseed (55.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.77 g | 0.78 g | 0.93 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.54 g | 1.56 g | 1.85 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.08 g | 3.13 g | 3.70 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 4.63 g | 4.69 g | 5.55 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.17 g | 6.26 g | 7.41 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 9.25 g | 9.38 g | 11.11 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 12.33 g | 12.51 g | 14.81 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 15.42 g | 15.64 g | 18.51 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 18.50 g | 18.77 g | 22.22 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 24.67 g | 25.02 g | 29.62 g |
| 18 teaspoons | 55.50 g | 56.30 g | 66.65 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.