Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Flaxseed (whole)
Convert tablespoons of flaxseed (whole) to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of flaxseed (whole) = 9.3g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (149g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for flaxseed (whole) in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Flaxseed (whole) Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 9.3g |
| 2 tbsp | 18.6g |
| 3 tbsp | 27.9g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 37.3g |
| 5 tbsp | 46.6g |
| 6 tbsp | 55.9g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 74.5g |
| 10 tbsp | 93.1g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 111.8g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 149g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Whole flaxseeds: 1 cup = 149g. Ground flaxseed (flax meal) is lighter: ~130g/cup. Ground flax is more digestible and bioavailable than whole. 1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water = 1 egg substitute (flax egg). USDA FDC 169414.
About Flaxseed (whole) Density
The density of flaxseed (whole) determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.621g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of flaxseed (whole) weighs 149g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For flaxseed (whole), this equals 9.3g 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 flaxseed (whole)?
1 tablespoon of flaxseed (whole) weighs approximately 9.3 grams (149g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of flaxseed (whole)?
2 tablespoons of flaxseed (whole) weighs approximately 18.6 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of flaxseed (whole)?
100g of flaxseed (whole) equals approximately 10.7 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of flaxseed (whole)?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of flaxseed (whole) (149g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 9.3g.