How Much Is 3 Teaspoons of Sunflower Seeds in Grams?
3 teaspoons of sunflower seeds weighs 8.75 g. This is based on sunflower seeds having a density of 140g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 3 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 teaspoons of sunflower seeds
- 1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds = 2.92g
- 3 × 2.92 = 8.75g
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.73 g | 0.74 g | 0.88 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.46 g | 1.48 g | 1.75 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.92 g | 2.96 g | 3.50 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 4.38 g | 4.44 g | 5.25 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 5.83 g | 5.92 g | 7.00 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 8.75 g | 8.88 g | 10.51 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 11.67 g | 11.83 g | 14.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 14.58 g | 14.79 g | 17.51 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 17.50 g | 17.75 g | 21.01 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 23.33 g | 23.67 g | 28.02 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
In baking, teaspoon measurements are critical for ingredients where precision changes the outcome. Too much baking soda (1 tsp = 6g) creates a metallic taste, while too little means flat results.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.