Sesame Seeds: US Tablespoons & Cups to Grams (g) & Ounces (oz) Conversion
Convert volumes of whole sesame seeds (hulled or unhulled) measured in US tablespoons (tbsp) and cups to their approximate weight in metric grams (g) and imperial/US ounces (oz).
US Volume (Sesame Seeds)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Ounces (oz) (approx. by weight)
1 teaspoon (tsp)
3 g
0.11 oz
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
9-10 g
0.32-0.35 oz
2 tablespoons (1/8 cup)
18-20 g
0.63-0.71 oz
1/4 cup
36-40 g
1.27-1.41 oz
1/3 cup
48-53 g
1.69-1.87 oz
1/2 cup
70-80 g
2.47-2.82 oz
1 cup
140-160 g (often ~144g)
4.94-5.64 oz (often ~5 oz)
Important Considerations for Sesame Seeds:
Whole sesame seeds are relatively dense. A common average weight is around **9-10 grams per US tablespoon**, or roughly **140-150 grams per US cup**.
Hulled and unhulled sesame seeds have similar densities for these volume measurements.
Toasted sesame seeds might be slightly lighter due to moisture loss, but the difference is usually minimal for typical culinary uses.
For accuracy, especially when dealing with larger quantities or for nutritional calculations, measuring by weight with a kitchen scale is recommended.