Whole Flaxseeds — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of whole flaxseeds weighs 150 grams (5.29 ounces or 9.4g per tablespoon) when measured pour and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 158.5g and 100g equals ⅔ cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of whole flaxseeds (pour and level) weighs 150g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 159g.
Flaxseeds: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 150g per 236.6 mL US cup (Pour and level).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 3.1 g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 9.4 g | 0.33 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 18.8 g | 0.66 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 37.5 g | 1.32 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 75 g | 2.65 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 112.5 g | 3.97 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 158.5 g | 5.59 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 225 g | 7.94 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 450 g | 15.87 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 600 g | 21.16 oz |
Flaxseeds: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.07 c |
| 25 g | 2 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.17 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup | 0.33 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup | 0.50 c |
| 100 g | ⅔ cup | 0.67 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.83 c |
| 150 g | 1 cup | 1.00 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.33 c |
| 250 g | 1 ⅔ cups | 1.67 c |
| 300 g | 2 cups | 2.00 c |
| 400 g | 2 ⅔ cups | 2.67 c |
| 500 g | 3 ⅓ cups | 3.33 c |
| 750 g | 5 cups | 5.00 c |
| 1000 g | 6 ⅔ cups | 6.67 c |
How to Measure Whole Flaxseeds Accurately
Pour slippery whole flaxseeds into the measuring cup and swipe level with a flat blade. The flat, polished teardrop seeds settle smoothly together without clumping, weighing 150 grams per cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 169414; Flax Council of Canada
Common Culinary Uses
- Seeded sandwich loaves
- Cracker doughs
- Breakfast muesli
- Raw food energy bars
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Whole chia seeds at 1:1 weight (150-160g).
- Ground flaxseed meal at 1:1 weight (150g = ~1.4 cups meal).
Whole Flaxseeds Measuring FAQs
Can the human body digest whole flaxseeds? ▾
Whole flaxseeds largely pass through the digestive tract unabsorbed due to their tough cellulose hull; grind them to unlock omega-3 and lignan nutrients.
Is there a nutritional difference between golden and brown flaxseeds? ▾
Both golden and brown flaxseeds offer virtually identical macronutrient, fiber, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) profiles.