Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas)
Convert tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) = 8.1g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (129g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for pumpkin seeds (pepitas) in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 8.1g |
| 2 tbsp | 16.1g |
| 3 tbsp | 24.2g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 32.3g |
| 5 tbsp | 40.3g |
| 6 tbsp | 48.4g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 64.5g |
| 10 tbsp | 80.6g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 96.8g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 129g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 1 cup = 129g. Hull-less green seeds are pepitas; whole shell-on are heavier. High in zinc and magnesium. Used in Mexican mole sauce, granola, and as a topping. USDA FDC 12014.
About Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) Density
The density of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.538g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) weighs 129g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For pumpkin seeds (pepitas), this equals 8.1g 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 pumpkin seeds (pepitas)?
1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) weighs approximately 8.1 grams (129g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (pepitas)?
2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) weighs approximately 16.2 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of pumpkin seeds (pepitas)?
100g of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) equals approximately 12.4 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of pumpkin seeds (pepitas)?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (129g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 8.1g.