How Much Is 500 Grams of Sesame Seeds in Cups?
500 grams of sesame seeds equals 3.47 cups. Sesame seeds has a density of 144g per cup. Because grams measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 500 grams of sesame seeds
- 1 cup of sesame seeds = 144g
- 500g ÷ 144g/cup = 3.47 cups
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 grams measurements. Your amount (500 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.07 cups | 0.07 cups | 0.06 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.17 cups | 0.16 cups | 0.14 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.35 cups | 0.33 cups | 0.29 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.52 cups | 0.49 cups | 0.43 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.69 cups | 0.66 cups | 0.58 cups |
| 150 grams | 1.04 cups | 0.99 cups | 0.87 cups |
| 200 grams | 1.39 cups | 1.31 cups | 1.16 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.74 cups | 1.64 cups | 1.45 cups |
| 500 grams | 3.47 cups | 3.29 cups | 2.89 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.