Sesame Seeds: Cups to Grams
1 cup of sesame seeds weighs about 142 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Sesame Seeds conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 17.8 g | 0.6 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 35.5 g | 1.3 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 47.3 g | 1.7 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 71 g | 2.5 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 94.7 g | 3.3 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 106.5 g | 3.8 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 142 g | 5 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 177.5 g | 6.3 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 189.3 g | 6.7 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 213 g | 7.5 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 248.5 g | 8.8 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 284 g | 10 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 426 g | 15 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 142 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: sesame seeds
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of sesame seeds convert to cups (at 142 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.07 cups | 1.1 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.18 cups | 2.8 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.35 cups | 5.6 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.53 cups | 8.5 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.7 cups | 11.3 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 1.06 cups | 16.9 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 1.41 cups | 22.5 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 1.76 cups | 28.2 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 2.11 cups | 33.8 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 3.52 cups | 56.3 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring sesame seeds accurately
Pour sesame seeds into the cup and level off, as the tiny seeds settle evenly without needing to pack. They flow like sand, making volume fairly consistent, though weighing 142g per cup is handy for coatings and tahini where a set amount matters.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of sesame seeds?
1 US cup of sesame seeds weighs about 142 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of sesame seeds?
Three quarters of a US cup of sesame seeds is about 106.5 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of sesame seeds?
2/3 of a US cup of sesame seeds is about 94.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of sesame seeds?
Half a US cup of sesame seeds is about 71 grams — half of the 142 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of sesame seeds?
A third of a US cup of sesame seeds is about 47.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of sesame seeds?
A quarter US cup of sesame seeds is about 35.5 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds?
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds is about 8.9 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of sesame seeds?
1 1/4 US cups of sesame seeds weigh about 177.5 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of sesame seeds?
1 1/2 US cups of sesame seeds weigh about 213 grams — one full cup (142 g) plus half a cup (71 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of sesame seeds?
2 US cups of sesame seeds weigh about 284 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of sesame seeds?
100 grams of sesame seeds is about 0.7 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of sesame seeds?
250 grams of sesame seeds is about 1.76 cups (at 142 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of sesame seeds?
500 grams of sesame seeds is about 3.52 cups.
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