Chia Seeds: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Chia seeds are tiny but mighty liquid absorbers (up to 10x their weight). Because they are so small, they pack densely. Inaccurate volume measurement can turn your chia pudding from a delightful cream into a solid brick or a runny soup. Weighing guarantees the perfect gelling ratio.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 59 |
| 0.5 | 118 |
| 0.8 | 177 |
| 1.0 | 237 |
| 1.5 | 355 |
| 2.0 | 473 |
| 2.5 | 591 |
| 3.0 | 710 |
| 3.5 | 828 |
| 4.0 | 946 |
| 4.5 | 1065 |
FAQ
- Black vs. White Chia Seeds?
- Nutritionally and structurally, they are virtually identical. The choice is purely aesthetic based on the look you want for your dish.