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Sesame seeds: cups to grams

One US cup of sesame seeds weighs about 142 grams (5.0 oz). Use the converter or the tables below.

Sesame seeds cup to gram chart

CupsGramsOunces
1/4 cup36 g1.3 oz
1/3 cup47 g1.7 oz
1/2 cup71 g2.5 oz
2/3 cup95 g3.3 oz
3/4 cup106 g3.8 oz
1 cup142 g5.0 oz
1.5 cup213 g7.5 oz
2 cup284 g10.0 oz
3 cup426 g15.0 oz
4 cup568 g20.0 oz

Spoons and millilitres

AmountWeight
1 tablespoon8.9 g
1 teaspoon3.0 g
1 fluid ounce17.8 g
100 ml60.0 g

Where these weights come from

Weights follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (rounded). Brands and measuring methods vary, so treat results as close estimates.

Going the other way? Try sesame seeds grams to cups.

Common questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of sesame seeds?

About 142 grams (5.0 oz) for a US cup.

How many grams are in half a cup of sesame seeds?

About 71 grams.

Is it better to weigh sesame seeds than to use cups?

Yes. A scale gives the same result every time, while cup measures change with how you scoop or pack the ingredient.

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