Sesame seeds, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of sesame seeds = 144 grams · 100g = 0.69 cups
Sesame seeds weigh about 144 grams per cup, packing fairly densely for such small seeds. White (hulled) and black (unhulled) seeds weigh similarly but differ in flavour, with black seeds being nuttier and more bitter. Toasting brings out their aroma dramatically.
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Sesame seeds cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18 g | 0.63 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 36 g | 1.27 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 48 g | 1.69 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 72 g | 2.54 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 96 g | 3.39 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 108 g | 3.81 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 144 g | 5.08 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 216 g | 7.62 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 288 g | 10.2 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 432 g | 15.2 oz | 48 |
Sesame seeds grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of sesame seeds come to, handy when a recipe lists sesame seeds in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.17 | 0.88 oz | 2.78 |
| 50 g | 0.35 | 1.76 oz | 5.56 |
| 75 g | 0.52 | 2.65 oz | 8.33 |
| 100 g | 0.69 | 3.53 oz | 11.1 |
| 125 g | 0.87 | 4.41 oz | 13.9 |
| 150 g | 1.04 | 5.29 oz | 16.7 |
| 175 g | 1.22 | 6.17 oz | 19.4 |
| 200 g | 1.39 | 7.05 oz | 22.2 |
| 225 g | 1.56 | 7.94 oz | 25 |
| 250 g | 1.74 | 8.82 oz | 27.8 |
| 300 g | 2.08 | 10.6 oz | 33.3 |
| 350 g | 2.43 | 12.3 oz | 38.9 |
| 400 g | 2.78 | 14.1 oz | 44.4 |
| 500 g | 3.47 | 17.6 oz | 55.6 |
Sesame seeds: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of sesame 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 sesame seeds in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup sesame seeds | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 144 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 152 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 173 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 122 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: Sesame seeds in grams
- ⅛ cup sesame seeds = 18g
- ¼ cup sesame seeds = 36g
- ⅓ cup sesame seeds = 48g
- ½ cup sesame seeds = 72g
- ⅔ cup sesame seeds = 96g
- ¾ cup sesame seeds = 108g
- 1 cup sesame seeds = 144g
- 2 cups sesame seeds = 288g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of sesame seeds?
Because one cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 144. So 100g of sesame seeds is about 0.69 cups, 200g is about 1.39 cups, 250g is about 1.74 cups, and 300g is about 2.08 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure sesame seeds accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh sesame seeds on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 grams (5.08 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts sesame 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: Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan, stirring constantly, just until golden and fragrant — they burn quickly and turn bitter if left too long.
Sesame seeds conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of sesame seeds?
One US cup of sesame seeds weighs approximately 144 grams (5.08 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of sesame seeds?
Half a cup (½ cup) of sesame seeds weighs approximately 72 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of sesame seeds?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of sesame seeds weighs approximately 36 grams.
How do I convert sesame seeds from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 144. For example, 2 cups of sesame seeds = 288 grams, and ¾ cup = 108 grams.
How many cups is 100g of sesame seeds?
100 grams of sesame seeds is about 0.69 cups. 200g is about 1.39 cups and 300g is about 2.08 cups, since 1 cup weighs 144 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of sesame seeds?
One 250 ml metric cup of sesame seeds, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 152 grams, compared with 144 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.