Ground Flaxseed Meal — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of ground flaxseed meal weighs 104 grams (3.67 ounces or 6.5g per tablespoon) when measured dip and sweep; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 109.9g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of ground flaxseed meal (dip and sweep) weighs 104g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 110g.
Flaxseed Meal: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 104g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and sweep).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.2 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 6.5 g | 0.23 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 13 g | 0.46 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 26 g | 0.92 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 34.7 g | 1.22 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 52 g | 1.83 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 69.3 g | 2.45 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 78 g | 2.75 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 104 g | 3.67 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 109.9 g | 3.88 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 156 g | 5.5 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 208 g | 7.34 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 312 g | 11.01 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 416 g | 14.67 oz |
Flaxseed Meal: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 0.10 c |
| 25 g | ¼ cup | 0.24 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.48 c |
| 75 g | ⅔ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 0.72 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.96 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 3 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 1.20 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1.44 c |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1.92 c |
| 250 g | 2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 2.40 c |
| 300 g | 2 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 2.88 c |
| 400 g | 3 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 3.85 c |
| 500 g | 4 ¾ cups + 2 ¾ tsp | 4.81 c |
| 750 g | 7 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 7.21 c |
| 1000 g | 9 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 9.62 c |
How to Measure Ground Flaxseed Meal Accurately
Fluff the meal lightly with a fork, scoop into the measuring cup, and sweep level. Milling creates fluffy, fibrous particles with high surface friction, dropping cup weight from 150g (whole seeds) down to 104g.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 169414; Bob's Red Mill Quality Specs
Common Culinary Uses
- Vegan flax eggs in baking
- Gluten-free flour blends
- Pancake and waffle batter
- Oatmeal enrichment
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Ground chia seed meal at 1:1 weight.
- Wheat germ at 1:1 weight in quick breads.
Ground Flaxseed Meal Measuring FAQs
How do you substitute a chicken egg with flax meal? ▾
Whisk 1 tablespoon (7 grams) of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of water; let rest for 5 minutes until gelatinous before folding into batter.
Why must ground flaxseed meal be kept cold? ▾
Grinding shatters the seed's protective hull, exposing fragile omega-3 oils to atmospheric oxygen; keep in an airtight container in the freezer.