120 Grams of Tahini in Cups
120 grams of tahini doesn't land on a clean fraction, so the result below is calculated exactly rather than rounded to a common measure. Based on a density of 240g per cup, it equals 0.50 cups.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.50 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.0
- Teaspoons
- 24.0
- Milliliters
- 118 ml
120 grams of tahini = 0.50 cups (½ cup / 8.0 tbsp / 24.0 tsp)
Tahini has a density of approximately 240g per cup. Well-stirred sesame paste. Source: USDA FoodData Central. This is the figure used everywhere on this page, including the tablespoon and teaspoon values, so the numbers stay consistent whether you're reading the summary line, the table, or the FAQ answers below.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 0.42 | ⅜ | 6.7 | 20.0 |
| 110g | 0.46 | ½ | 7.3 | 22.0 |
| 120g | 0.50 | ½ | 8.0 | 24.0 |
| 125g | 0.52 | ½ | 8.3 | 25.0 |
| 130g | 0.54 | ½ | 8.7 | 26.0 |
How 120g Converts, Step by Step
120g divided by 240g (the weight of one cup of tahini) equals 0.50 cups. Multiplying that by 16 gives 8.0 tablespoons, and by 48 gives 24.0 teaspoons, since one cup always equals 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons regardless of the ingredient.
Tahini is denser than water, which weighs about 236g per cup. That's why 120g of tahini fills less volume (118ml) than the same weight of water would (120ml). For a side-by-side look at how other ingredients compare, see the 120 grams to cups page.
If You're Using a Metric or Imperial Cup
The 0.50 cup figure above uses the US Customary cup (236.588ml). Recipes written outside the US sometimes use a metric cup (250ml) or an imperial (uk) cup (284.131ml) instead. At 120g, that's ½ metric cups or ⅜ imperial cups of tahini, close to the US figure but not identical. The cup standard switch in the converter above recalculates this instantly for any gram amount.
Scaling This 120g Amount
Doubling a recipe that calls for 120g of tahini means weighing 240g, or measuring 1.00 cups if you're working by volume instead of weight. Halving it means 60g, or 0.25 cups. Weight scales exactly with simple multiplication; cup measurements compound any scooping error each time they're doubled or halved, so weighing is more reliable the more a recipe is scaled.
Tahini Next to Other Condiments & Sauces
Within condiments & sauces, density still varies by ingredient. At 120g, almond butter (240g per cup) measures ½ cup, while peanut butter (258g per cup) measures ½ cup, compared to ½ cup for tahini. Swapping ingredients in a recipe by cup measurement alone, without adjusting for this difference, changes the actual weight used.
Where This Amount Shows Up in Recipes
- Hummus recipes typically use 60g to 90g of tahini per batch.
- Tahini dressings often call for 30g mixed with lemon and garlic.
- Halva and tahini cookies usually need about 120g.
Measuring This Precisely
Condiments & Sauces
Use a spatula to level thick condiments like peanut butter or tahini after pressing them into the cup to remove air gaps.
For exact results
Stir thick condiments well before measuring, since separation during storage (common in natural nut butters) can make the top and bottom of the jar measure differently.
For every gram amount at once, the tahini conversion chart lists tahini across the full range from 1g to 1000g in one table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 120 grams of tahini in cups exactly?+
120 grams of tahini equals 0.50 cups, based on a density of 240g per cup.
Why doesn't 120g of tahini match a simple fraction?+
120g isn't a multiple of tahini's per-cup weight, so the cup value lands between common fractions. The closest practical measure is ½ cup.
What's the most reliable way to measure 120g of tahini?+
A kitchen scale set to grams gives an exact 120g reading. Cups only approximate this amount, since ½ cup rounds to the nearest practical fraction.
Is 120g likely a typo for a rounder amount?+
Possibly, if a recipe seems to expect a cleaner number. Check the nearby amounts table below for the closest common gram values for tahini.