How Much Is 0.16 Cups of Chia Seeds in Grams?
0.16 cups of chia seeds equals 26.08 g. Chia seeds has a density of 163g per cup (163g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.16 cups of all-purpose flour would be 20.03 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.16 cups of chia seeds
- 1 cup of chia seeds = 163g
- 0.16 × 163 = 26.08g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole chia seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Chia Seeds at Different Amounts
How chia seeds scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.16 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.16 cups of chia seeds (26.08g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Chia Seeds
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 cups | 26.08 g | 27.56 g | 31.32 g |
| 0.25 cups | 40.75 g | 43.06 g | 48.94 g |
| 0.33 cups | 53.79 g | 56.84 g | 64.60 g |
| 0.5 cups | 81.50 g | 86.12 g | 97.88 g |
| 0.75 cups | 122.25 g | 129.18 g | 146.82 g |
| 1 cup | 163.00 g | 172.24 g | 195.76 g |
| 1.5 cups | 244.50 g | 258.36 g | 293.63 g |
| 2 cups | 326.00 g | 344.48 g | 391.51 g |
| 3 cups | 489.00 g | 516.72 g | 587.27 g |
| 4 cups | 652.00 g | 688.96 g | 783.02 g |
| 5 cups | 815.00 g | 861.20 g | 978.78 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.