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How many grams is 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed?
Answer
7 g
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed is about 7 grams, or 0.25 ounces. That works out from USDA's figure of roughly 112 g for a full US cup (236.6 mL).
Ground flaxseed: cups and spoons to grams
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 28 g | 0.99 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 37 g | 1.3 oz |
| ½ cup | 56 g | 2 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 75 g | 2.6 oz |
| ¾ cup | 84 g | 3 oz |
| 1 cup | 112 g | 4 oz |
| 2 cups | 224 g | 7.9 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 7 g | 0.25 oz |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #169414, Seeds, flaxseed. USDA lists 1 tbsp, ground = 7 g. Weights are approximate.
Measuring tip
Whole, chopped and sliced pieces leave different amounts of air in the cup, so the same nut can weigh quite differently depending on the cut. Pick the closest match.