How Much Is 1.15 Cups of Flaxseed in Grams?
1.15 cups of flaxseed equals 170.20 g. Flaxseed has a density of 148g per cup (148g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.15 cups of honey would be 391 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.15 cups of flaxseed
- 1 cup of flaxseed = 148g
- 1.15 × 148 = 170.2g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh flaxseed on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.15 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.15 cups of flaxseed (170.2g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 37.00 g | 39.10 g | 44.44 g |
| 0.33 cups | 48.84 g | 51.61 g | 58.65 g |
| 0.5 cups | 74.00 g | 78.20 g | 88.87 g |
| 0.75 cups | 111.00 g | 117.29 g | 133.31 g |
| 1 cup | 148.00 g | 156.39 g | 177.74 g |
| 1.15 cups | 170.20 g | 179.85 g | 204.40 g |
| 1.5 cups | 222.00 g | 234.59 g | 266.61 g |
| 2 cups | 296.00 g | 312.78 g | 355.48 g |
| 3 cups | 444.00 g | 469.17 g | 533.22 g |
| 4 cups | 592.00 g | 625.56 g | 710.96 g |
| 5 cups | 740.00 g | 781.95 g | 888.71 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?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.