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How Much Is 0.98 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Grams?

0.98 cups of sesame seeds equals 141.12 g. Sesame seeds has a density of 144g per cup (144g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.98 cups of honey would be 333.2 g.

0.98 cups of sesame seeds
=
141.12g
Result using all cup standards info
141.12 g (US) 149.12 g (Metric Cup) 169.48 g (Imperial Cup)
0.98 cups of sesame seeds is also
141.12

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 144g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 0.98 cups of sesame seeds
  2. 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
  3. 0.98 × 144 = 141.12g

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 (0.98 cups) is highlighted.

0.25 cups36 g0.33 cups47.52 g0.5 cups72 g0.75 cups108 g0.98 cups141.12 g1 cup144 g1.5 cups216 g2 cups288 g

For reference, 0.98 cups of sesame seeds (141.12g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).

Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
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
0.98 cups 141.12 g 149.12 g 169.48 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?

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?

Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 141.12 g, based on sesame seeds having a density of 144g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 144 (grams per cup for sesame seeds). For 0.98 cups: 0.98 × 144 = 141.12 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh sesame seeds on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 141.12 g ÷ 144 = 0.98 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.