¼ cup poppy seeds in grams
¼ cup of poppy seeds = 36.2 grams · 1.28 oz · 4 tbsp
That is a quarter cup, levelled off rather than heaped. A full US cup of poppy seeds weighs 145 g, so ¼ cup comes to 36.2 g. Use the converter for any other amount.
Based on a measured density of 145 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled rather than scooped. Last reviewed .
How ¼ cup of poppy seeds works out
One US cup of poppy seeds weighs 145 grams, so multiply by 0.25 to get a quarter cup: 145 × 0.25 = 36.2 g. In the other direction, 36.2 g of poppy seeds divided by 145 brings you back to ¼ cup.
If you have no scales, ¼ cup is 4 level tablespoons of poppy seeds (12 teaspoons), because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons. In a 250 ml metric cup — the Australian, New Zealand and modern UK standard — the same fraction is 38.3 g.
Tip: Store poppy seeds in the fridge or freezer — their oils turn rancid at room temperature, giving older seeds a bitter taste.
Other poppy seeds amounts
¼ cup of poppy seeds: common questions
How many grams is ¼ cup of poppy seeds?
¼ cup of poppy seeds weighs about 36.2 grams (1.28 oz), based on a full US cup of poppy seeds weighing 145 grams.
How many tablespoons is ¼ cup of poppy seeds?
4 level tablespoons, since a US cup holds 16 tablespoons. That is 12 teaspoons.
Is ¼ cup the same in a metric cup?
No. A 250 ml metric cup is slightly larger than the 236.6 ml US cup, so ¼ cup of poppy seeds is 38.3 grams by the metric cup against 36.2 grams by the US cup.
For every other amount, see the full poppy seeds cups to grams tables.