How to measure chia seeds
The chart entry is “Chia seeds, 1/4 cup = 1 1/3 oz = 37 g”, multiplied by four here for a full cup. A leveled dry cup works well for seeds this small. A tablespoon is about 9.3 grams and two tablespoons 18.5 grams. Half a cup is 74 grams. Among the seeds on this site only pumpkin seeds at 160 grams per cup are heavier; sunflower seeds and whole flaxseed are 140 grams and poppy seeds 144 grams.
Sources: 148 grams per US cup is the weight per cup in King Arthur Baking’s ingredient weight chart (open the chart), entry “Chia seeds, 1/4 cup = 1 1/3 oz = 37 g”, multiplied by 4 for one cup. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Chia seeds: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 19 g | 0.65 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 37 g | 1.31 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 49 g | 1.74 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 74 g | 2.61 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 99 g | 3.48 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 111 g | 3.92 oz |
| 1 cup | 148 g | 5.22 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 222 g | 7.83 oz |
| 2 cups | 296 g | 10.4 oz |
| 3 cups | 444 g | 15.7 oz |
| 4 cups | 592 g | 20.9 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of chia seeds
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 148 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.8 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.5 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.1 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9.3 g |
| 2 tbsp | 19 g |
| 3 tbsp | 28 g |
| 4 tbsp | 37 g |
Grams of chia seeds to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 148. A cup of chia seeds weighs 89 grams less than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.17 cup | about 2.7 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.34 cup | about 1/3 cup |
| 100 g | 0.68 cup | about 2/3 cup |
| 150 g | 1.01 cups | just over 1 cup |
| 200 g | 1.35 cups | just over 1 1/3 cups |
| 250 g | 1.69 cups | just over 1 2/3 cups |
| 300 g | 2.03 cups | just over 2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.7 cups | just over 2 2/3 cups |
| 500 g | 3.38 cups | about 3 3/8 cups |
| 1,000 g | 6.76 cups | about 6 3/4 cups |
Other seeds per cup
- Flaxseed (whole): 140 grams per cup
- Ground flaxseed: 100 grams per cup
- Sesame seeds: 142 grams per cup
- Sunflower seeds: 140 grams per cup
- Pumpkin seeds: 160 grams per cup
- Poppy seeds: 144 grams per cup
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The recipe scaler scales the seeds with the rest of the recipe, and the weight converter turns grams into ounces.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of chia seeds?
About 74 grams. A full cup is about 148 grams and 1/4 cup about 37 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of chia seeds?
About 0.68 cups, about 2/3 cup. Divide the grams by 148 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of chia seeds?
About 9.3 grams in a tablespoon and 3.1 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
How many grams is a tablespoon of chia seeds?
About 9.3 grams, since a cup is 148 grams and holds 16 tablespoons. Two tablespoons are 18.5 grams and a quarter cup is 37 grams, the figure on King Arthur Baking’s chart.
How many cups is 100 grams of chia seeds?
About 0.68 cups, a little over 2/3 cup. Divide the grams by 148. A 250 gram bag holds about 1.69 cups.