baking basics
Sesame Seeds:
Grams to Cups
144 g
per cup
72 g
per ½ cup
36 g
per ¼ cup
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
This site's reference is 144 g per cup of dry sesame seeds, loosely filled. It is a seed conversion, not a weight for tahini or sesame paste.
Convert: Sesame Seeds
1 US cup ≈ 144 g
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Quick reference
How much Sesame Seeds weighs at each cup measure.
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 9 g | 0.32 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 18 g | 0.63 oz |
| ¼ cup | 36 g | 1.27 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 48 g | 1.69 oz |
| ½ cup | 72 g | 2.54 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 96 g | 3.39 oz |
| ¾ cup | 108 g | 3.81 oz |
| 1 cup | 144 g | 5.08 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 180 g | 6.35 oz |
| 1½ cups | 216 g | 7.62 oz |
| 2 cups | 288 g | 10.16 oz |
| 3 cups | 432 g | 15.24 oz |
About Sesame Seeds
Pour seeds into a dry cup and level without tamping. Colour alone does not establish whether sesame is hulled; read the packet when the recipe specifies hulled or unhulled seeds.
A thin layer of seeds on bread is different from seeds mixed through dough. If toasting first, let them cool and follow the recipe's measuring order. Grinding into tahini changes both texture and cup packing.
Tips for measuring Sesame Seeds
- Check the packet's hulled or unhulled description.
- Stir seeds during toasting so small areas do not scorch.
Common mistakes
- Applying the seed conversion to tahini.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams are in a cup of Sesame Seeds?
- This converter uses 144 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 Sesame Seeds?
- Check the packet's hulled or unhulled description. Stir seeds during toasting so small areas do not scorch.