Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Whole, Dried: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?

Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Whole, Dried: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Ugo Candido

Dried whole sesame seeds are tiny, nutty seeds used for crunch and aroma.

Quick convert

Ingredient

US cup = 236.588 mL
1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

tbsp	g
1	9
2	18
3	27
4	36
5	45

Toast lightly for toppings on breads, noodles, salads, and stir-fries, or grind into tahini.

FAQ

Should I tap the tablespoon to settle Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Whole, Dried?: No. Tapping compacts the grain and adds 1–2 g per level spoon. Fill gently and scrape the top with a knife.
Can I swap Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Whole, Dried for a different granulation without changing the gram count?: By weight the conversion is unchanged — a gram is a gram. Volume readings do shift, so match granulation if a recipe specifies cups.