Chia Seeds: Cups to Grams
1 cup of chia seeds weighs about 148 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Chia Seeds conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 18.5 g | 0.7 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 37 g | 1.3 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 49.3 g | 1.7 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 74 g | 2.6 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 98.7 g | 3.5 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 111 g | 3.9 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 148 g | 5.2 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 185 g | 6.5 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 197.3 g | 7 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 222 g | 7.8 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 259 g | 9.1 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 296 g | 10.4 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 444 g | 15.7 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 148 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: chia seeds
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of chia seeds convert to cups (at 148 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.07 cups | 1.1 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.17 cups | 2.7 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.34 cups | 5.4 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.51 cups | 8.1 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.68 cups | 10.8 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.84 cups | 13.5 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 1.01 cups | 16.2 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 1.35 cups | 21.6 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 1.69 cups | 27 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 2.03 cups | 32.4 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 3.38 cups | 54.1 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring chia seeds accurately
Spoon chia seeds into the cup and level, measuring them dry since they swell dramatically once they touch liquid. Always portion before soaking, never after. For puddings and egg substitutes that rely on a fixed gel ratio, weighing 148g per cup is best.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of chia seeds?
1 US cup of chia seeds weighs about 148 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of chia seeds?
Three quarters of a US cup of chia seeds is about 111 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of chia seeds?
2/3 of a US cup of chia seeds is about 98.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of chia seeds?
Half a US cup of chia seeds is about 74 grams — half of the 148 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of chia seeds?
A third of a US cup of chia seeds is about 49.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of chia seeds?
A quarter US cup of chia seeds is about 37 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?
1 tablespoon of chia seeds is about 9.3 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of chia seeds?
1 1/4 US cups of chia seeds weigh about 185 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of chia seeds?
1 1/2 US cups of chia seeds weigh about 222 grams — one full cup (148 g) plus half a cup (74 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of chia seeds?
2 US cups of chia seeds weigh about 296 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of chia seeds?
100 grams of chia seeds is about 0.68 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of chia seeds?
250 grams of chia seeds is about 1.69 cups (at 148 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of chia seeds?
500 grams of chia seeds is about 3.38 cups.
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