Grams to Cups: Sesame Seeds
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for sesame seeds. One cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 grams, which works out to a density of 0.61 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 72 g, a quarter cup about 36 g, and one tablespoon about 9 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of sesame seeds does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of sesame seeds, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Sesame Seeds
Result
0.694 cups
Common measures — Sesame Seeds
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 144 g |
| ¾ cup | 108 g |
| ½ cup | 72 g |
| ⅓ cup | 48 g |
| ¼ cup | 36 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9.0 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.0 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure sesame seeds accurately
For sesame seeds, spoon it into the cup and level it off; do not shake or tap the cup, which settles the contents and changes the weight. Weighing in grams is still the most reliable method when the amount matters.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of sesame seeds?
One cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 grams. Half a cup is roughly 72 grams and a quarter cup about 36 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of sesame seeds?
100 grams of sesame seeds is about 0.69 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.61 g/ml), referenced to the USDA FoodData Central database. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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