Chia Seeds

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

Chia Seeds — milliliters to grams
mL g
10 6
25 15
50 30
75 44
100 59

Stir into puddings, smoothies, or bread doughs; allow time to hydrate for gel.

How this conversion works

Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Chia Seeds has a density of 0.59 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 6 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Chia Seeds so every measurement is accurate.

Measurement notes

Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.

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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.

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