Convert Ground Flaxseed from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed?

1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (flax meal) is 6.78 grams. 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed is 13.56 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of ground flaxseed is 3.39 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of ground flaxseed is 1.69 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
  • One metric tablespoon of ground flaxseed weighs about 6.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 9 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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Related Ground Flaxseed Ingredients

Chia seeds work the same way as ground flaxseed in egg replacements, soaking up water to form a gel. Chia is denser (170 g per cup vs 113 g for flaxseed) and tastes more neutral, so it disappears into bakes more easily. You can swap 1:1 by tablespoon in most recipes. See what 1 tablespoon of chia seeds is in grams.

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6.78 Grams

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Common Ground Flaxseed Conversions

Here are the most common ground flaxseed conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp6.78 g
2 tbsp13.56 g
3 tbsp20.34 g
4 tbsp27.12 g
6 tbsp40.68 g
8 tbsp54.24 g
10 tbsp67.8 g
12 tbsp81.36 g
16 tbsp108.48 g

For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 15 grams of ground flaxseed in tablespoons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed in grams?
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed is 6.78 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed is 13.56 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3.39 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the ground flaxseed converter
How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of ground flaxseed?
1.5 tablespoons of ground flaxseed is 10.17 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed is 6.78 grams and 2 tablespoons is 13.56 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed in grams?
2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed is 13.56 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed is 6.78 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many tablespoons of ground flaxseed is 6.78 grams?
6.78 grams of ground flaxseed is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of flax meal in grams?
Flax meal is another name for ground flaxseed, so 1 tablespoon of flax meal is 6.78 grams, exactly the same as ground flaxseed. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 13.56 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 3.39 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.