Flaxseed in grams
168 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | whole | ground |
|---|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 3.4 g | 2.5 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 10 g | 7 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 168 g | 112 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 178 g | 118 g |
| 100 milliliters | 71 g | 47 g |
Other ingredients
Questions
How many grams in a tablespoon of flaxseed?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) holds 10 g of whole flaxseed and 7 g of ground flaxseed, according to the USDA.
How much does a cup of ground flaxseed weigh?
About 112 g per US cup, based on the USDA tablespoon weight. A cup of whole seeds weighs 168 g.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of flaxseed?
A quarter US cup (about 59 ml) holds about 42 g of whole flaxseed or 28 g of ground flaxseed.
How do I make a flax egg?
Mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (about 7 g) with about 3 tablespoons of water and let it thicken for a few minutes. It replaces one egg in many muffins and cookies.
Are flaxseed and linseed the same?
Yes. Linseed is the common British name for the same seed. Golden and brown flaxseed weigh about the same per cup.
A US cup of whole flaxseed weighs 168 g according to the USDA, a tablespoon 10 g and a teaspoon 3.4 g. Ground flaxseed (flax meal) is fluffier: a tablespoon weighs only 7 g and a teaspoon 2.5 g.
Choose the right variant above: a cup of ground flaxseed holds noticeably less than a cup of whole seeds. If a recipe asks for ground flaxseed and you grind your own, measure after grinding, not before.
USDA FoodData Central #169414 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)