How to measure sesame seeds
The chart entry is “Sesame seeds, 1/2 cup = 2 1/2 oz = 71 g”, doubled here to 142 grams per cup. The chart does not say whether the seeds are hulled or toasted. Sesame lands in the middle of the seed group: poppy seeds are 144 grams per cup, chia 148 grams and sunflower seeds 140 grams. A tablespoon is about 8.9 grams, two tablespoons about 18 grams and a quarter cup about 36 grams. Scoop or spoon, then level.
Sources: 142 grams per US cup is the weight per cup in King Arthur Baking’s ingredient weight chart (open the chart), entry “Sesame seeds, 1/2 cup = 2 1/2 oz = 71 g”, multiplied by 2 for one cup. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Sesame seeds: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 18 g | 0.63 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 36 g | 1.25 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 47 g | 1.67 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 71 g | 2.5 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 95 g | 3.34 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 107 g | 3.76 oz |
| 1 cup | 142 g | 5.01 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 213 g | 7.51 oz |
| 2 cups | 284 g | 10 oz |
| 3 cups | 426 g | 15 oz |
| 4 cups | 568 g | 20 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of sesame seeds
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 142 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.7 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.5 g |
| 1 tsp | 3 g |
| 1 tbsp | 8.9 g |
| 2 tbsp | 18 g |
| 3 tbsp | 27 g |
| 4 tbsp | 36 g |
Grams of sesame seeds to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 142. A cup of sesame seeds weighs 95 grams less than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.18 cup | about 2.8 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.35 cup | just over 1/3 cup |
| 100 g | 0.7 cup | just over 2/3 cup |
| 150 g | 1.06 cups | just over 1 cup |
| 200 g | 1.41 cups | just over 1 3/8 cups |
| 250 g | 1.76 cups | just over 1 3/4 cups |
| 300 g | 2.11 cups | just under 2 1/8 cups |
| 400 g | 2.82 cups | just under 2 7/8 cups |
| 500 g | 3.52 cups | just over 3 1/2 cups |
| 1,000 g | 7.04 cups | just over 7 cups |
Other seeds per cup
- Flaxseed (whole): 140 grams per cup
- Ground flaxseed: 100 grams per cup
- Chia seeds: 148 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 sesame seeds?
About 71 grams. A full cup is about 142 grams and 1/4 cup about 36 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of sesame seeds?
About 0.70 cups, just over 2/3 cup. Divide the grams by 142 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of sesame seeds?
About 8.9 grams in a tablespoon and 3 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds?
About 18 grams. A cup is 142 grams, so a tablespoon is 8.9 grams and a quarter cup 35.5 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of sesame seeds?
About 0.7 cups, just under 3/4 cup. Divide the grams by 142. The half cup on King Arthur Baking’s chart is 71 grams.