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How Much Is 3.47 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Grams?

3.47 cups of sesame seeds equals 499.68 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, 3.47 cups of honey would be 1,179.8 g.

3.47 cups of sesame seeds
=
499.68g
Result using all cup standards info
499.68 g (US) 528.01 g (Metric Cup) 600.09 g (Imperial Cup)
3.47 cups of sesame seeds is also
499.68

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 144g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 3.47 cups of sesame seeds
  2. 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
  3. 3.47 × 144 = 499.68g

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 (3.47 cups) is highlighted.

0.75 cups108 g1 cup144 g1.5 cups216 g2 cups288 g3 cups432 g3.47 cups499.68 g4 cups576 g5 cups720 g

For reference, 3.47 cups of sesame seeds (499.68g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).

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
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
3.47 cups 499.68 g 528.01 g 600.09 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?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 499.68 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 3.47 cups: 3.47 × 144 = 499.68 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: 499.68 g ÷ 144 = 3.47 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.