How Much Is 0.98 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?
0.98 cups of sesame seeds equals 4.98 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, 0.98 cups of honey would be 11.75 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.98 cups of sesame seeds
- 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
- 0.98 × 144 = 141.12g
- Convert grams to ounces: 141.12 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.98 oz
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.
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 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 |
| 0.75 cups | 3.81 oz | 4.03 oz | 4.58 oz |
| 0.98 cups | 4.98 oz | 5.26 oz | 5.98 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?
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.