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How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds?
Answer
9 g
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds is about 9 grams, or 0.32 ounces. That works out from USDA's figure of roughly 144 g for a full US cup (236.6 mL).
Sesame seeds: cups and spoons to grams
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 36 g | 1.3 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 48 g | 1.7 oz |
| ½ cup | 72 g | 2.5 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz |
| ¾ cup | 108 g | 3.8 oz |
| 1 cup | 144 g | 5.1 oz |
| 2 cups | 288 g | 10.2 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 0.32 oz |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #170150, Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried. USDA lists 1 cup = 144 g. Weights are approximate.
Measuring tip
Whole, chopped and sliced pieces leave different amounts of air in the cup, so the same nut can weigh quite differently depending on the cut. Pick the closest match.