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1 Cup of Chia Seeds in Grams
1 cup of chia seeds = 160 grams
That's 160 g, or 5.64 oz by weight.
1 cup of chia seeds in other units
- Grams
- 160
- Ounces
- 5.64
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.95
- Tablespoons
- 16
- Milliliters
- 237
How to convert cups of chia seeds to grams
One level US cup of chia seeds weighs about 160 g. Multiply: 1 × 160 = 160 g.
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup.
Chia Seeds: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 20 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 40 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 53 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 80 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 107 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 120 grams |
| 1 cup | 160 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 200 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 240 grams |
| 2 cups | 320 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 400 grams |
| 3 cups | 480 grams |
| 4 cups | 640 grams |
1 cup of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | 90 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 185 grams |
| Brown Rice (uncooked) | 190 grams |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 170 grams |
| Dried Lentils | 192 grams |
| Couscous (uncooked) | 173 grams |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | 112 grams |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 50 grams |
| Ground Flaxseed | 100 grams |
| Sesame Seeds | 144 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 125 grams |
| Bread Flour | 127 grams |
| Almond Flour | 96 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 200 grams |
More chia seeds conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds is 160 grams, based on 160 g per level US cup.
Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?
Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 1 cup of chia seeds would be 169 g.
Should I weigh chia seeds or measure it by volume?
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.