1/2 Tablespoon of Sesame Seeds in Grams
1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds = 4.5 grams
That's 4.5 g, or 0.16 oz by weight.
1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds in other units
- Grams
- 4.5
- Ounces
- 0.16
- US cups
- 0.03
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.03
- Milliliters
- 7.4
How to convert tablespoons of sesame seeds to grams
A US tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup. One cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 g, so one tablespoon is 9 g and 1/2 × 9 = 4.5 g.
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup.
Sesame Seeds: tablespoons to grams chart
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/2 tablespoon | 4.5 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 grams |
| 2 tablespoons | 18 grams |
| 3 tablespoons | 27 grams |
| 4 tablespoons | 36 grams |
| 5 tablespoons | 45 grams |
| 6 tablespoons | 54 grams |
| 8 tablespoons | 72 grams |
1/2 tablespoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | 2.8 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 5.8 grams |
| Brown Rice (uncooked) | 5.9 grams |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 5.3 grams |
| Dried Lentils | 6 grams |
| Couscous (uncooked) | 5.4 grams |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | 3.5 grams |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 1.6 grams |
| Chia Seeds | 5 grams |
| Ground Flaxseed | 3.1 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 3.9 grams |
| Bread Flour | 4 grams |
| Almond Flour | 3 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 6.3 grams |
More sesame seeds conversions
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- 1 ounce of sesame seeds to cups
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds?
1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds is 4.5 grams, based on 144 g per level US cup.
Is a tablespoon the same everywhere?
Almost. US and UK tablespoons hold about 15 ml and teaspoons about 5 ml. Australia is the exception: an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml (4 teaspoons), so use ¾ of an Australian tablespoon to match a US one.
Should I weigh sesame seeds or measure it by volume?
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.