Ground Flax Seed (Flax Meal): US Tablespoons & Cups to Grams (g) & Ounces (oz) Conversion
Convert volumes of ground flax seed (flax meal) measured in US tablespoons (tbsp) and cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g) and imperial/US ounces (oz).
US Volume (Ground Flax Seed)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Ounces (oz) (approx. by weight)
1 teaspoon (tsp)
2-2.5 g
0.07-0.09 oz
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
6-8 g (often ~7g)
0.21-0.28 oz
2 tablespoons (1/8 cup)
12-16 g
0.42-0.56 oz
1/4 cup
24-32 g
0.85-1.13 oz
1/3 cup
32-43 g
1.13-1.52 oz
1/2 cup
48-64 g
1.69-2.26 oz
1 cup
95-110 g (often ~100g)
3.35-3.88 oz
Important Considerations for Ground Flax Seed (Flax Meal):
Ground flax seed (flax meal) is lighter by volume than whole flax seeds due to the increased air space. A common average is around **7 grams per US tablespoon**, or roughly **100-110 grams per US cup**.
The fineness of the grind can slightly affect the density.
Flax meal is often used as an egg replacer in vegan baking ("flax egg" = 1 tbsp flax meal + 2.5-3 tbsp water, let sit).
For consistent results, especially when using as an egg replacer or in gluten-free baking, measuring by weight with a kitchen scale is recommended.