Chia Seeds: How Many Grams in a Teaspoon?
Chia seeds are tiny but mighty liquid absorbers (up to 10x their weight). Because they are so small, they pack densely. Inaccurate volume measurement can turn your chia pudding from a delightful cream into a solid brick or a runny soup. Weighing guarantees the perfect gelling ratio.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 19 |
| 7 | 22 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 42 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 48 |
| 20 | 64 |
| 25 | 80 |
| 30 | 96 |
FAQ
- Black vs. White Chia Seeds?
- Nutritionally and structurally, they are virtually identical. The choice is purely aesthetic based on the look you want for your dish.