Tahini
Metric Cup to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
227.1g
Metric Cup (250ml)
240.0g
A US cup (236.59ml) of tahini weighs 227g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 240g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Tahini — Quick Reference
Common metric cup to gram conversions
| Metric Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 60g |
| ⅓ cup | 80g |
| ½ cup | 120g |
| ⅔ cup | 160g |
| ¾ cup | 180g |
| 1 cup | 240g |
| 1½ cups | 360g |
| 2 cups | 480g |
Based on tahini density of 0.96 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Tahini Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 metric cup of tahini to gram, we use the density of tahini (0.96 g/ml). A metric cup contains 250ml, so 1 metric cup equals 250ml. Multiplying by the density: 250ml × 0.96 g/ml = 240g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting tahini, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of tahini weighs 227g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 240g—a difference of 13g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
Measuring tahini by volume is notoriously inconsistent because the pieces don't pack uniformly. Weighing with a kitchen scale gives much more reliable results. The density value we use (0.96 g/ml) represents an average, but your actual measurement may vary by 15-20%.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.96 g/ml for tahini is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 170189). This measurement was taken with tahini poured into the measuring cup.