2 1/2 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Grams
2 1/2 cups of sesame seeds = 360 grams
That's 360 g, or 12.7 oz by weight.
2 1/2 cups of sesame seeds in other units
- Grams
- 360
- Ounces
- 12.7
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2.37
- Tablespoons
- 40
- Milliliters
- 591
How to convert cups of sesame seeds to grams
One level US cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 144 = 360 g.
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup.
Sesame Seeds: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 18 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 36 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 48 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 72 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 96 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 108 grams |
| 1 cup | 144 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 180 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 216 grams |
| 2 cups | 288 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 360 grams |
| 3 cups | 432 grams |
| 4 cups | 576 grams |
2 1/2 cups of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | 225 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 463 grams |
| Brown Rice (uncooked) | 475 grams |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 425 grams |
| Dried Lentils | 480 grams |
| Couscous (uncooked) | 433 grams |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | 280 grams |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 125 grams |
| Chia Seeds | 400 grams |
| Ground Flaxseed | 250 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 313 grams |
| Bread Flour | 318 grams |
| Almond Flour | 240 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 500 grams |
More sesame seeds conversions
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- 1 ounce of sesame seeds to cups
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of sesame seeds?
2 1/2 cups of sesame seeds is 360 grams, based on 144 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, 2 1/2 cups of sesame seeds would be 380 g.
Should I weigh sesame 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.