Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Chia Seeds
Convert tablespoons of chia seeds to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of chia seeds = 10g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (160g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for chia seeds in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Chia Seeds Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 10g |
| 2 tbsp | 20g |
| 3 tbsp | 30g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 40g |
| 5 tbsp | 50g |
| 6 tbsp | 60g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 80g |
| 10 tbsp | 100g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 120g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 160g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Chia seeds: 1 cup = 160g. Very small and dense — pack tightly. Absorb up to 12x their weight in water forming a gel. 1 tablespoon chia + 3 tablespoons water = 1 egg substitute. Black and white chia seeds are nutritionally identical. USDA FDC 170554.
About Chia Seeds Density
The density of chia seeds determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.667g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of chia seeds weighs 160g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For chia seeds, this equals 10g per tablespoon. Tablespoon measurements are useful for amounts between 1 teaspoon and 1/4 cup. For very precise recipes, weigh tablespoon amounts on a scale to avoid density variation errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?
1 tablespoon of chia seeds weighs approximately 10 grams (160g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of chia seeds?
2 tablespoons of chia seeds weighs approximately 20 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of chia seeds?
100g of chia seeds equals approximately 10 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of chia seeds?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of chia seeds (160g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 10g.