Shelled Pumpkin Seeds / Pepitas — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of shelled pumpkin seeds / pepitas weighs 130 grams (4.59 ounces or 8.1g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 137.4g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 1 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of shelled pumpkin seeds / pepitas (dip and sweep) weighs 130g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 137g.
Pepitas: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 130g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.7 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 8.1 g | 0.29 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 16.3 g | 0.57 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 32.5 g | 1.15 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 43.3 g | 1.53 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 65 g | 2.29 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 86.7 g | 3.06 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 97.5 g | 3.44 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 130 g | 4.59 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 137.4 g | 4.85 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 195 g | 6.88 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 260 g | 9.17 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 390 g | 13.76 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 520 g | 18.34 oz |
Pepitas: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.08 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.19 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 0.38 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.58 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 1 tsp | 0.77 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.96 c |
| 150 g | 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 1.15 c |
| 200 g | 1 ½ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 1.54 c |
| 250 g | 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1.92 c |
| 300 g | 2 ¼ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 2.31 c |
| 400 g | 3 cups + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 3.08 c |
| 500 g | 3 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 3.85 c |
| 750 g | 5 ¾ cups + 1 tsp | 5.77 c |
| 1000 g | 7 ⅔ cups + 1 ¼ tsp | 7.69 c |
How to Measure Shelled Pumpkin Seeds / Pepitas Accurately
Scoop flat green pepita kernels into the cup and level across the top. The flat, broad seed shape settles into a dense pack averaging 130 grams per cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170189; Styrian Pumpkin Seed Standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Mexican mole sauces
- Artisan sourdough bread inclusions
- Salad crunch
- Nut-free pesto
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Shelled sunflower seeds at 1:1 weight (130-140g).
- Slivered almonds at 1:1 weight.
Shelled Pumpkin Seeds / Pepitas Measuring FAQs
Are pepitas the same as carved pumpkin seeds? ▾
Pepitas come from specific hull-less pumpkin varieties (like Styrian oilseed pumpkins); seeds scooped from jack-o'-lanterns have tough white fibrous hulls.
Can pepitas replace pine nuts in pesto? ▾
Yes, toasted pepitas provide rich fat and body, producing a vibrant green, nut-allergy-safe pesto at identical weight.