Tahini, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of tahini = 240 grams · 100g = 0.42 cups
Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds weighing about 240 grams per cup, with a rich, slightly bitter, nutty flavour. It separates dramatically in the jar, with a layer of oil on top, so stirring before measuring is essential. It is the heart of hummus and halva.
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Tahini cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 79.9 g | 2.82 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 160 g | 5.65 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 360 g | 12.7 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 480 g | 16.9 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 720 g | 25.4 oz | 48 |
Tahini grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of tahini come to, handy when a recipe lists tahini in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.1 | 0.88 oz | 1.67 |
| 50 g | 0.21 | 1.76 oz | 3.33 |
| 75 g | 0.31 | 2.65 oz | 5 |
| 100 g | 0.42 | 3.53 oz | 6.67 |
| 125 g | 0.52 | 4.41 oz | 8.33 |
| 150 g | 0.62 | 5.29 oz | 10 |
| 175 g | 0.73 | 6.17 oz | 11.7 |
| 200 g | 0.83 | 7.05 oz | 13.3 |
| 225 g | 0.94 | 7.94 oz | 15 |
| 250 g | 1.04 | 8.82 oz | 16.7 |
| 300 g | 1.25 | 10.6 oz | 20 |
| 350 g | 1.46 | 12.3 oz | 23.3 |
| 400 g | 1.67 | 14.1 oz | 26.7 |
| 500 g | 2.08 | 17.6 oz | 33.3 |
Tahini: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of tahini 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 tahini in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup tahini | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 240 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 254 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 288 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 203 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: Tahini in grams
- ⅛ cup tahini = 30g
- ¼ cup tahini = 60g
- ⅓ cup tahini = 79.9g
- ½ cup tahini = 120g
- ⅔ cup tahini = 160g
- ¾ cup tahini = 180g
- 1 cup tahini = 240g
- 2 cups tahini = 480g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of tahini?
Because one cup of tahini weighs about 240 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 240. So 100g of tahini is about 0.42 cups, 200g is about 0.83 cups, 250g is about 1.04 cups, and 300g is about 1.25 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure tahini accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh tahini on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of tahini weighs about 240 grams (8.47 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts tahini 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: Stir tahini thoroughly to reincorporate the separated oil before measuring — the paste at the bottom of an unstirred jar is far thicker and drier.
Tahini conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of tahini?
One US cup of tahini weighs approximately 240 grams (8.47 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of tahini?
Half a cup (½ cup) of tahini weighs approximately 120 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of tahini?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of tahini weighs approximately 60 grams.
How do I convert tahini from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 240. For example, 2 cups of tahini = 480 grams, and ¾ cup = 180 grams.
How many cups is 100g of tahini?
100 grams of tahini is about 0.42 cups. 200g is about 0.83 cups and 300g is about 1.25 cups, since 1 cup weighs 240 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of tahini?
One 250 ml metric cup of tahini, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 254 grams, compared with 240 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.