Sesame seeds in grams
144 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 3 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 9 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 144 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 152 g |
| 100 milliliters | 61 g |
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Questions
How many grams in a tablespoon of sesame seeds?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) holds 9 g of sesame seeds, and a 5 ml teaspoon about 3 g.
How much does a cup of sesame seeds weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of sesame seeds weighs 144 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 152 g.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of sesame seeds?
A quarter US cup (about 59 ml) of sesame seeds weighs about 36 g.
Do black and white sesame seeds weigh the same?
Very close. Use the same figures for both; the difference per tablespoon is too small to matter in cooking.
A US cup of sesame seeds weighs 144 g according to the USDA and a US tablespoon 9 g. A teaspoon holds about 3 g, which is the amount many stir-fry and salad recipes call for.
Toasting sesame seeds in a dry skillet barely changes their weight, so you can measure before or after. Watch them closely: they go from golden to burnt in under a minute.
USDA FoodData Central #170150 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)