45 Grams of Chia Seeds to Cups
Ingredient
Chia Seeds
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.28 (¼)
- Tablespoons
- 4.5
- Teaspoons
- 13.5
- Milliliters
- 67 ml
45 grams of chia seeds = 0.28 cups (¼ cup / 4.5 tablespoons)
Chia Seeds has a density of approximately 160g per cup. Dry seeds. Soaked chia gel weighs significantly more. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35g | 0.22 | ¼ | 3.5 |
| 40g | 0.25 | ¼ | 4.0 |
| 45g | 0.28 | ¼ | 4.5 |
| 50g | 0.31 | ⅓ | 5.0 |
| 55g | 0.34 | ⅓ | 5.5 |
Bakers reach for chia seeds in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 45 grams of chia seeds in cups?+
45 grams of chia seeds is 0.28 cups (¼ cup), or 4.5 tablespoons.
How do I measure 45 grams of chia seeds without a scale?+
Use ¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 4.5 tablespoons instead.