Whole Chia Seeds — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of whole chia seeds weighs 160 grams (5.64 ounces or 10g per tablespoon) when measured pour and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 169.1g and 100g equals ½ cup + 2 tbsp for accurate kitchen baking.

Ingredient (150 verified staples)

Batch

Scale / Recipe Input

Measuring density

Standard: Pour and level160g / cup

Converted Measure

100 g Whole Chia Seeds (Pour and level) =

½ US Cup + 2 tbsp

Physical scoop breakdown0.63 cups

1/2 cup

×2

2 tbsp

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Grams

100 g

Ounces

3.53 oz

US Cups

½ cup + 2 tbsp

Metric (250mL)

0.59 c

Tablespoons

10 tbsp

Milliliters

147.9 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of whole chia seeds (pour and level) weighs 160g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 169g.

Chia Seeds: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 160g per 236.6 mL US cup (Pour and level).

Whole Chia Seeds cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (160g per US cup)
Volume	Grams	Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp)	3.3 g	0.12 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp)	10 g	0.35 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp)	20 g	0.71 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp)	40 g	1.41 oz
⅓ US Cup	53.3 g	1.88 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp)	80 g	2.82 oz
⅔ US Cup	106.7 g	3.76 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp)	120 g	4.23 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL)	160 g	5.64 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL)	169.1 g	5.96 oz
1 ½ US Cups	240 g	8.47 oz
2 US Cups	320 g	11.29 oz
3 US Cups	480 g	16.93 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart)	640 g	22.58 oz

Chia Seeds: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Whole Chia Seeds grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight	Kitchen Measure	Decimal
10 g	1 tbsp	0.06 c
25 g	2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp	0.16 c
50 g	¼ cup + 1 tbsp	0.31 c
75 g	⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp	0.47 c
100 g	½ cup + 2 tbsp	0.63 c
125 g	¾ cup + 1 ½ tsp	0.78 c
150 g	¾ cup + 3 tbsp	0.94 c
200 g	1 ¼ cups	1.25 c
250 g	1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp	1.56 c
300 g	1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp	1.88 c
400 g	2 ½ cups	2.50 c
500 g	3 ⅛ cups	3.13 c
750 g	4 ⅔ cups + 1 tsp	4.69 c
1000 g	6 ¼ cups	6.25 c

How to Measure Whole Chia Seeds Accurately

Pour tiny, smooth oval chia seeds directly into the cup and sweep level. Their minuscule size allows them to pack almost like fine sand, weighing a dense 160 grams per cup.

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170554; American Chia Association

Common Culinary Uses

Chia seed pudding
Vegan egg replacer (chia gel)
Smoothie booster
Artisan whole-grain bread doughs

Weight-Aware Substitutions

Whole flaxseeds at 1:1 weight (150-160g).
Ground flaxseed meal for binding at 1:1 weight.

Whole Chia Seeds Measuring FAQs

How do I make a chia egg substitute in vegan baking? ▾

Mix 1 tablespoon (12 grams) of whole or ground chia seeds with 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of water, letting it sit for 5 minutes until a thick gel forms.

How much liquid does chia seed absorb? ▾

Chia seeds absorb up to 10 to 12 times their weight in liquid, swelling into a thick hydrophilic mucilage.