How Much Is 0.59 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?
0.59 cups of sesame seeds equals 3.00 oz. 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, 0.59 cups of honey would be 7.08 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.59 cups of sesame seeds
- 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
- 0.59 × 144 = 84.96g
- Convert grams to ounces: 84.96 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sesame seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts
How sesame seeds scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.59 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.59 cups of sesame seeds (84.96g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.27 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.53 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.68 oz | 1.77 oz | 2.01 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.54 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.05 oz |
| 0.59 cups | 3.00 oz | 3.17 oz | 3.60 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.81 oz | 4.03 oz | 4.58 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.08 oz | 5.37 oz | 6.10 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 7.62 oz | 8.05 oz | 9.15 oz |
| 2 cups | 10.16 oz | 10.73 oz | 12.20 oz |
| 3 cups | 15.24 oz | 16.10 oz | 18.30 oz |
| 4 cups | 20.32 oz | 21.47 oz | 24.40 oz |
| 5 cups | 25.40 oz | 26.84 oz | 30.50 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.