Grams to Cups: Tahini
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for tahini. One cup of tahini weighs about 240 grams, which works out to a density of 1.01 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 120 g, a quarter cup about 60 g, and one tablespoon about 15 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of tahini does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of tahini rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Tahini
Result
0.417 cups
Common measures — Tahini
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 240 g |
| ¾ cup | 180 g |
| ½ cup | 120 g |
| ⅓ cup | 80 g |
| ¼ cup | 60 g |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.0 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central / manual
How to measure tahini accurately
For tahini, 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 tahini?
One cup of tahini weighs about 240 grams. Half a cup is roughly 120 grams and a quarter cup about 60 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of tahini?
100 grams of tahini is about 0.42 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (1.01 g/ml), based on established baking references. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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