Tahini Grams to Cups
Tahini weighs about 240g per cup. Well-stirred sesame paste.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.42 (⅜)
- Tablespoons
- 6.7
- Teaspoons
- 20.0
- Milliliters
- 99 ml
Tahini Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Tahini density: 240g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.04 | ⅛ | 0.7 |
| 25g | 0.10 | ⅛ | 1.7 |
| 50g | 0.21 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| 75g | 0.31 | ⅓ | 5.0 |
| 100g | 0.42 | ⅜ | 6.7 |
| 125g | 0.52 | ½ | 8.3 |
| 150g | 0.63 | ⅝ | 10.0 |
| 175g | 0.73 | ¾ | 11.7 |
| 200g | 0.83 | ⅞ | 13.3 |
| 225g | 0.94 | ⅞ | 15.0 |
| 250g | 1.04 | 1⅛ | 16.7 |
| 300g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
| 350g | 1.46 | 1½ | 23.3 |
| 400g | 1.67 | 1⅔ | 26.7 |
| 500g | 2.08 | 2⅛ | 33.3 |
Ingredient Profile
Tahini has a density of 240g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Well-stirred sesame paste.
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 Tahini in Cups
Use a spatula to level thick condiments like peanut butter or tahini after pressing them into the cup to remove air gaps.
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.
If a recipe calls for tahini 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.
Tahini vs Other Condiments & Sauces
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how tahini compares to other condiments & sauces on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Tahini |
|---|---|---|
| Tahini | 240g | baseline |
| Peanut Butter | 258g | +8% |
| Almond Butter | 240g | 0% |
Common Recipe Uses
- 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.
How Much Is X Grams of Tahini?
Need every amount at once? See the full tahini conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of tahini?+
A cup of tahini weighs about 240g. Well-stirred sesame paste.
How do I measure tahini accurately?+
Use a spatula to level thick condiments like peanut butter or tahini after pressing them into the cup to remove air gaps.
Does tahini's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Well-stirred sesame paste. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert tahini from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 240 to get cups.
Why does tahini weigh a different amount per cup than other condiments & sauces?+
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 tahini, not a category-wide average.
Is 240g per cup the same across every brand of tahini?+
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.