Poppy seeds in grams
141 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 2.8 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 8.8 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 141 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 149 g |
| 100 milliliters | 60 g |
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Questions
How many grams in a tablespoon of poppy seeds?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) holds 8.8 g of poppy seeds, according to the USDA. A 15 ml tablespoon holds about 8.9 g.
How many grams in a teaspoon of poppy seeds?
A US teaspoon (4.9 ml) holds 2.8 g of poppy seeds.
How much does a cup of poppy seeds weigh?
About 141 g per US cup (236.6 ml), calculated from the USDA spoon weights.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of poppy seeds?
A quarter US cup (about 59 ml) of poppy seeds weighs about 35 g.
A US tablespoon of poppy seeds weighs 8.8 g and a teaspoon 2.8 g, according to the USDA. A full US cup works out to about 141 g, the kind of amount used in poppy seed filling for kolaches or strudel.
Most American recipes use poppy seeds by the spoonful, in lemon poppy seed muffins or salad dressing. For fillings that call for a cup or more, weighing is easier and more accurate than levelling a cup of tiny seeds.
USDA FoodData Central #171330 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)