Convert Chia Seeds from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?

1 tablespoon of chia seeds (chia) is 10.2 grams, about 0.36 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of chia seeds is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the chia plant, prized for their ability to soak up liquid and form a gel. One metric cup (250 ml) of chia seeds weighs around 170 grams or 6 ounces. They're used whole in puddings, smoothies, and baked goods, and as a vegan egg substitute when stirred into water.

Chia seeds are usually measured in tablespoons or grams rather than cups, and small amounts make a big difference in how a recipe sets. Weighing in grams gives the most reliable results across recipes.

Also known as

  • chia
  • salvia hispanica seeds

Chia Seeds Calculator

Use chia seeds to make a chia egg. Calculate the exact chia and water amounts for any number of eggs.

Egg Substitute Calculator

Ground flaxseed is the other go-to seed for vegan egg replacements. Both form a gel when stirred with water, but flaxseed is lighter (113 g per cup vs 170 g for chia) and gives a slightly nuttier flavour. You can swap them 1:1 by tablespoon, though chia produces a thicker, more neutral-tasting gel. See our Ground Flaxseed converter.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

Chia Seeds Measurement Converter

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Common Chia Seeds Conversions

Here are the most common chia seeds conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp10.2 g
2 tbsp20.4 g
3 tbsp30.6 g
4 tbsp40.8 g
6 tbsp61.2 g
8 tbsp81.6 g
10 tbsp102 g
12 tbsp122.4 g
16 tbsp163.2 g

Chia Seeds Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting chia seeds from Tablespoon to other measurements.

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup10.2 g0.36 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup20.4 g0.72 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup30.6 g1.08 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup40.8 g1.44 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?
1 tablespoon of chia seeds is 10.2 grams, or 0.36 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of chia seeds is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the chia seeds converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?
1 tablespoon of chia seeds is 10.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.
How many tablespoons of chia seeds is 10.2 grams?
10.2 grams of chia seeds is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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