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1 Cup Chia Seeds in Grams — Conversion Guide

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1 cup chia seeds = 160g (5.6 oz)

1/2 cup = 80g | 1/3 cup = 53g | 1/4 cup = 40g

Overview

1 cup of chia seeds equals 160 grams (5.6 oz). Quick and accurate conversion for cooking and baking recipes.

Key Details

  • 1 cup chia seeds = 160g (5.6 oz)
  • 1/2 cup = 80g | 1/3 cup = 53g | 1/4 cup = 40g
  • Density: 0.67 g/ml

Why This Matters

  • Chia Seeds is a commonly measured ingredient in recipes
  • US recipes use cups while most countries use grams
  • Weight measurements are more accurate than volume
  • Density of chia seeds affects cup-to-gram conversion

How To

  1. 1Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate measurement
  2. 2If using cups, spoon ingredient into cup and level off
  3. 3Don't pack unless the recipe specifies "packed"
  4. 4For baking, weighing ingredients gives more consistent results
  5. 5Different brands may vary slightly in density

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1 cup of chia seeds equals 160 grams (5.6 oz).