grains
Chia Seeds:
Grams to Cups
170 g
per cup
85 g
per ½ cup
43 g
per ¼ cup
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
The site's reference is 170 g per cup of dry whole chia seeds. It is not a conversion for soaked chia gel or prepared chia pudding.
Convert: Chia Seeds
1 US cup ≈ 170 g
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Quick reference
How much Chia Seeds weighs at each cup measure.
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4 g | 0.14 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 11 g | 0.39 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 21 g | 0.74 oz |
| ¼ cup | 43 g | 1.52 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 57 g | 2.01 oz |
| ½ cup | 85 g | 3.00 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 113 g | 3.99 oz |
| ¾ cup | 128 g | 4.51 oz |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 6.00 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 213 g | 7.51 oz |
| 1½ cups | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
| 2 cups | 340 g | 11.99 oz |
| 3 cups | 510 g | 17.99 oz |
About Chia Seeds
Measure seeds before adding liquid, using a level dry cup or spoon. Once soaked, the weight includes the absorbed liquid, so the dry-seed conversion no longer describes the mixture.
For pudding, stir well when the seeds first meet the liquid and again as they begin to thicken. Chia gel can bind some batters, but it does not reproduce all the aeration and structure of eggs; use a recipe developed for it.
Tips for measuring Chia Seeds
- Record the dry seeds and liquid separately.
- Break up seed clusters during the initial mixing.
Common mistakes
- Using a cup of prepared chia gel as if it were a cup of dry seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams are in a cup of Chia Seeds?
- This converter uses 170 g per US cup as its reference. Check the ingredient form and source notes above; use the recipe author's weight if one is provided.
- What should I check when using Chia Seeds?
- Record the dry seeds and liquid separately. Break up seed clusters during the initial mixing.