How Much Is 8.57 Teaspoons of Sunflower Seeds in Ounces?

8.57 teaspoons of sunflower seeds equals 0.88 oz. Sunflower seeds has a density of 140g per cup (2.92g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 8.57 teaspoons of honey would be 2.14 oz.

8.57 teaspoons of sunflower seeds
=
0.88oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.88 oz (US) 0.89 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 1.06 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
8.57 teaspoons of sunflower seeds is also
0.88

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.92g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 8.57 teaspoons of sunflower seeds
  2. 1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds = 2.92g
  3. 8.57 × 2.92 = 25.00g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 25.00 ÷ 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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (8.57 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1.5 tsp0.15 oz2 tsp0.21 oz3 tsp0.31 oz4 tsp0.41 oz5 tsp0.51 oz6 tsp0.62 oz8 tsp0.82 oz8.57 tsp0.88 oz

For reference, 8.57 teaspoons of sunflower seeds (25.00g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).

Other Amounts of Sunflower Seeds

Teaspoons US Ounces Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.03 oz 0.03 oz 0.03 oz
0.5 teaspoons 0.05 oz 0.05 oz 0.06 oz
1 teaspoon 0.10 oz 0.10 oz 0.12 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.15 oz 0.16 oz 0.19 oz
2 teaspoons 0.21 oz 0.21 oz 0.25 oz
3 teaspoons 0.31 oz 0.31 oz 0.37 oz
4 teaspoons 0.41 oz 0.42 oz 0.49 oz
5 teaspoons 0.51 oz 0.52 oz 0.62 oz
6 teaspoons 0.62 oz 0.63 oz 0.74 oz
8 teaspoons 0.82 oz 0.83 oz 0.99 oz
8.57 teaspoons 0.88 oz 0.89 oz 1.06 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.88 oz, based on sunflower seeds having a density of 140g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 2.92 (grams per teaspoon for sunflower seeds), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 8.57 teaspoons: 8.57 × 2.92 = 25.00g, then 25.00 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.88 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh sunflower seeds on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.