How Much Is 0.2 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Grams?
0.2 cups of sesame seeds weighs 28.80 g. This is based on sesame seeds having a density of 144g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.2 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.2 cups of sesame seeds
- 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
- 0.2 × 144 = 28.8g
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 sesame seeds on a kitchen scale. Small seeds are easy to over-measure by volume.
Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts
How sesame seeds scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.2 cups of sesame seeds (28.8g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 cups | 28.80 g | 30.43 g | 34.59 g |
| 0.25 cups | 36.00 g | 38.04 g | 43.23 g |
| 0.33 cups | 47.52 g | 50.21 g | 57.07 g |
| 0.5 cups | 72.00 g | 76.08 g | 86.47 g |
| 0.75 cups | 108.00 g | 114.12 g | 129.70 g |
| 1 cup | 144.00 g | 152.16 g | 172.94 g |
| 1.5 cups | 216.00 g | 228.24 g | 259.41 g |
| 2 cups | 288.00 g | 304.33 g | 345.87 g |
| 3 cups | 432.00 g | 456.49 g | 518.81 g |
| 4 cups | 576.00 g | 608.65 g | 691.75 g |
| 5 cups | 720.00 g | 760.82 g | 864.69 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
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.