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How Much Is 3.47 Cups of Sesame Seeds in Ounces?

Converting 3.47 cups of sesame seeds to ounces gives 17.63 oz. One cup of sesame seeds weighs 144g, so 3.47 cups is 3.47 × 144 = 499.68g (17.63 oz). This conversion is specific to sesame seeds because each ingredient has a different density.

3.47 cups of sesame seeds
=
17.63oz
Result using all cup standards info
17.63 oz (US) 18.62 oz (Metric Cup) 21.17 oz (Imperial Cup)
3.47 cups of sesame seeds is also
17.63

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 144g/cup ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 3.47 cups of sesame seeds
  2. 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
  3. 3.47 × 144 = 499.68g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 499.68 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.63 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 (3.47 cups) is highlighted.

0.75 cups3.81 oz1 cup5.08 oz1.5 cups7.62 oz2 cups10.16 oz3 cups15.24 oz3.47 cups17.63 oz4 cups20.32 oz5 cups25.40 oz

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 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
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
3.47 cups 17.63 oz 18.62 oz 21.17 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?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 17.63 oz, 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), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 3.47 cups: 3.47 × 144 = 499.68g, then 499.68 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.63 oz.
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: 17.63 oz × 28.3495 = 499.68g, then 499.68g ÷ 144 = 3.47 cups. Or use the Ounces to Cups converter.