Sesame Seeds — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of sesame seeds weighs 144 grams (5.08 ounces or 9g per tablespoon) when measured pour and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 152.2g and 100g equals ⅔ cup + 1 ¼ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.

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Batch

Scale / Recipe Input

Measuring density

Standard: Pour and level144g / cup

Converted Measure

100 g Sesame Seeds (Pour and level) =

⅔ US Cup + 1 ¼ tsp

Physical scoop breakdown0.69 cups

1/3 cup

1 ¼ tsp

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Grams

100 g

Ounces

3.53 oz

US Cups

⅔ cup + 1 ¼ tsp

Metric (250mL)

0.66 c

Tablespoons

11.11 tbsp

Milliliters

164.3 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of sesame seeds (pour and level) weighs 144g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 152g.

Sesame Seeds: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 144g per 236.6 mL US cup (Pour and level).

Sesame Seeds cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (144g per US cup)
Volume	Grams	Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp)	3 g	0.11 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp)	9 g	0.32 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp)	18 g	0.63 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp)	36 g	1.27 oz
⅓ US Cup	48 g	1.69 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp)	72 g	2.54 oz
⅔ US Cup	96 g	3.39 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp)	108 g	3.81 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL)	144 g	5.08 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL)	152.2 g	5.37 oz
1 ½ US Cups	216 g	7.62 oz
2 US Cups	288 g	10.16 oz
3 US Cups	432 g	15.24 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart)	576 g	20.32 oz

Sesame Seeds: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Sesame Seeds grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight	Kitchen Measure	Decimal
10 g	1 tbsp + ¼ tsp	0.07 c
25 g	2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp	0.17 c
50 g	⅓ cup	0.35 c
75 g	½ cup + 1 tsp	0.52 c
100 g	⅔ cup + 1 ¼ tsp	0.69 c
125 g	¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp	0.87 c
150 g	1 cup + 2 tsp	1.04 c
200 g	1 ⅓ cups + 2 ¾ tsp	1.39 c
250 g	1 ¾ cups	1.74 c
300 g	2 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp	2.08 c
400 g	2 ¾ cups + 1 ¼ tsp	2.78 c
500 g	3 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp	3.47 c
750 g	5 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 tsp	5.21 c
1000 g	6 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + ¼ tsp	6.94 c

How to Measure Sesame Seeds Accurately

Pour sesame seeds into the cup and level flat. The tiny, tear-shaped oilseeds pack compactly with minimal airspace, consistently weighing 144 grams per level cup.

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170186; International Sesame Standards

Common Culinary Uses

Burger bun topping
Tahini sesame paste
Bagel seasoning blends
Stir-fry and teriyaki garnish

Weight-Aware Substitutions

Black sesame seeds at 1:1 weight (144g).
Toasted sunflower seeds or chopped cashews at 1:1 weight.

Sesame Seeds Measuring FAQs

Should sesame seeds be toasted before baking? ▾

For bread crusts, use raw seeds as the oven heat toasts them; for internal batters, dressings, or garnishes, toast lightly in a dry skillet first.

What is the difference between white and black sesame seeds? ▾

White sesame seeds are typically hulled and have a milder, buttery taste; unhulled black seeds offer a crunchier texture and stronger earthy flavor.