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Convert grams of sesame seeds to tablespoons
One gram of sesame seeds weighs about 0.111 tbsp, and half a gram comes to roughly 0.056 tbsp. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 g of sesame seeds =
0.111 tbsp
About 1/8 tbsp in recipe notation
- ml
- 1.64
- cup
- 0.0069
Sesame Seeds: 144 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Hulled white sesame. Black sesame measures within a couple of grams.
Full sesame seeds chart →Sesame Seeds at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 144 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 144 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 9 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 3 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 5.08 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.694 cups
- Density
- 0.61 g/ml
grams to tablespoons chart for sesame seeds
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| Grams | Cups (US) | Tablespoons (US) | Millilitres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.069 cup | 1.11 tbsp | 16.4 ml |
| 25 g | 0.174 cup | 2.78 tbsp | 41.1 ml |
| 50 g | 0.347 cup | 5.56 tbsp | 82.1 ml |
| 75 g | 0.521 cup | 8.33 tbsp | 123 ml |
| 100 g | 0.694 cup | 11.1 tbsp | 164 ml |
| 125 g | 0.868 cup | 13.9 tbsp | 205 ml |
| 150 g | 1.04 cup | 16.7 tbsp | 246 ml |
| 200 g | 1.39 cup | 22.2 tbsp | 329 ml |
| 250 g | 1.74 cup | 27.8 tbsp | 411 ml |
| 500 g | 3.47 cup | 55.6 tbsp | 821 ml |
| 1000 g | 6.94 cup | 111 tbsp | 1643 ml |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat sesame seeds as 144 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.609 g/ml. From there:
- Your grams figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (g = 1 g).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 2/3 cups.
Measuring sesame seeds accurately
Hulled white sesame. Black sesame measures within a couple of grams.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in 1 gram of sesame seeds?
1 gram of sesame seeds is 0.111 tbsp. This is based on a density of 144 g per US cup.
How many tablespoons are in 2 grams of sesame seeds?
2 grams of sesame seeds is 0.222 tbsp, and 0.056 tbsp for half a gram.
How much is 100 g of sesame seeds in cups?
100 g of sesame seeds is about 2/3 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for sesame seeds?
Hulled white sesame. Black sesame measures within a couple of grams.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.