What does 1 teaspoon of chia seeds look like?
Volume
Weighs 0.108 oz (3.06 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of chia seeds: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
A single teaspoon of chia seeds measures 0.108 oz (3.06 g) in weight and 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL) in volume. When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.43 in (3.64 cm) wide and 0.56 in (1.42 cm) tall, which is about half the size of a cherry.
- Pile width
- 1.43 in (3.64 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.56 in (1.42 cm)
- Density
- 0.62 g/mL
Chia seeds typically ranges 0.55–0.68 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How does the volume compare to other kitchen measurements?
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds is equal to 0.333 tablespoons or 0.021 cups.
- Does the density of the seeds change?
- The typical density is 0.62 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.55 to 0.68 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use to visualize the size in the photo?
- The pile of seeds is shown in the photo next to a sugar cube, a large egg, and a lemon.