How Many Grams in a Cup of Poppy seeds?
1 cup of poppy seeds = 145 grams · 100g = 0.69 cups
Poppy seeds are tiny but dense, weighing about 145 grams per cup. Their high oil content means they can go rancid, so they keep best refrigerated. They add subtle nuttiness and crunch to lemon cakes, bagels and pastries.
Based on a measured density of 145 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled rather than scooped. Last reviewed .
Poppy seeds cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18.1 g | 0.64 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 36.2 g | 1.28 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 48.3 g | 1.7 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 72.5 g | 2.56 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 96.7 g | 3.41 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 109 g | 3.84 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 145 g | 5.11 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 218 g | 7.67 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 290 g | 10.2 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 435 g | 15.3 oz | 48 |
Poppy seeds grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of poppy seeds come to, handy when a recipe lists poppy seeds in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.17 | 0.88 oz | 2.76 |
| 50 g | 0.34 | 1.76 oz | 5.52 |
| 75 g | 0.52 | 2.65 oz | 8.28 |
| 100 g | 0.69 | 3.53 oz | 11 |
| 125 g | 0.86 | 4.41 oz | 13.8 |
| 150 g | 1.03 | 5.29 oz | 16.6 |
| 175 g | 1.21 | 6.17 oz | 19.3 |
| 200 g | 1.38 | 7.05 oz | 22.1 |
| 225 g | 1.55 | 7.94 oz | 24.8 |
| 250 g | 1.72 | 8.82 oz | 27.6 |
| 300 g | 2.07 | 10.6 oz | 33.1 |
| 350 g | 2.41 | 12.3 oz | 38.6 |
| 400 g | 2.76 | 14.1 oz | 44.1 |
| 500 g | 3.45 | 17.6 oz | 55.2 |
Poppy seeds: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of poppy seeds weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of poppy seeds in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup poppy seeds | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 145 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 153 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 174 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 123 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Poppy seeds in grams
- ⅛ cup poppy seeds = 18.1g
- ¼ cup poppy seeds = 36.2g — a quarter cup of poppy seeds in grams
- ⅓ cup poppy seeds = 48.3g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup poppy seeds = 72.5g — half a cup of poppy seeds in grams
- ⅔ cup poppy seeds = 96.7g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup poppy seeds = 109g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup poppy seeds = 145g — one cup of poppy seeds in grams
- 2 cups poppy seeds = 290g — two cups
Poppy seeds by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of poppy seeds weighs about 9.06g, and one teaspoon about 3.02g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds to grams = 9.06g
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds = 18.1g
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds = 27.2g
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds = 3.02g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of poppy seeds is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.57 cups of poppy seeds — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of poppy seeds weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of poppy seeds?
Because one cup of poppy seeds weighs about 145 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 145. So 100g of poppy seeds is about 0.69 cups, 200g is about 1.38 cups, 250g is about 1.72 cups, and 300g is about 2.07 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure poppy seeds accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh poppy seeds on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of poppy seeds weighs about 145 grams (5.11 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts poppy seeds and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Store poppy seeds in the fridge or freezer — their oils turn rancid at room temperature, giving older seeds a bitter taste.
Poppy seeds conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of poppy seeds?
One US cup of poppy seeds weighs approximately 145 grams (5.11 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of poppy seeds?
Half a cup (½ cup) of poppy seeds weighs approximately 72.5 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of poppy seeds?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of poppy seeds weighs approximately 36.2 grams.
How do I convert poppy seeds from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 145. For example, 2 cups of poppy seeds = 290 grams, and ¾ cup = 109 grams.
How many cups is 100g of poppy seeds?
100 grams of poppy seeds is about 0.69 cups. 200g is about 1.38 cups and 300g is about 2.07 cups, since 1 cup weighs 145 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of poppy seeds?
One 250 ml metric cup of poppy seeds, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 153 grams, compared with 145 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.