Flaxseeds Grams to Cups
Flaxseeds weighs about 150g per cup. Whole flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is closer to 120g per cup.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.67 (⅔)
- Tablespoons
- 10.7
- Teaspoons
- 32.0
- Milliliters
- 158 ml
Flaxseeds Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Flaxseeds density: 150g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.07 | ⅛ | 1.1 |
| 25g | 0.17 | ⅛ | 2.7 |
| 50g | 0.33 | ⅓ | 5.3 |
| 75g | 0.50 | ½ | 8.0 |
| 100g | 0.67 | ⅔ | 10.7 |
| 125g | 0.83 | ⅞ | 13.3 |
| 150g | 1.00 | 1 | 16.0 |
| 175g | 1.17 | 1⅛ | 18.7 |
| 200g | 1.33 | 1⅓ | 21.3 |
| 225g | 1.50 | 1½ | 24.0 |
| 250g | 1.67 | 1⅔ | 26.7 |
| 300g | 2.00 | 2 | 32.0 |
| 350g | 2.33 | 2⅓ | 37.3 |
| 400g | 2.67 | 2⅔ | 42.7 |
| 500g | 3.33 | 3⅓ | 53.3 |
Ingredient Profile
Flaxseeds has a density of 150g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Whole flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is closer to 120g per cup.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Flaxseeds in Cups
Spoon in loosely and level off. Avoid shaking the cup, which settles the seeds and packs in more than the recipe expects.
Whole nuts and seeds measure differently than chopped or ground versions of the same ingredient, since chopping reduces air pockets between pieces and increases the weight per cup.
If a recipe calls for flaxseeds by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Flaxseeds vs Other Nuts & Seeds
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how flaxseeds compares to other nuts & seeds on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Flaxseeds |
|---|---|---|
| Flaxseeds | 150g | baseline |
| Chia Seeds | 160g | +7% |
| Walnuts | 117g | -22% |
| Almonds | 143g | -5% |
Common Recipe Uses
- A flax egg substitute uses about 7g of ground flaxseed mixed with water.
- Baked goods often call for 30g to 50g mixed into the dry ingredients.
- Smoothies usually need just 10g to 15g.
How Much Is X Grams of Flaxseeds?
Need every amount at once? See the full flaxseeds conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of flaxseeds?+
A cup of flaxseeds weighs about 150g. Whole flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is closer to 120g per cup.
How do I measure flaxseeds accurately?+
Spoon in loosely and level off. Avoid shaking the cup, which settles the seeds and packs in more than the recipe expects.
Does flaxseeds's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Whole flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is closer to 120g per cup. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert flaxseeds from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 150 to get cups.
Why does flaxseeds weigh a different amount per cup than other nuts & seeds?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for flaxseeds, not a category-wide average.
Is 150g per cup the same across every brand of flaxseeds?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.