Ground Cumin Seed Cups to Grams Converter
One US cup of Ground Cumin Seed weighs 115 grams. Half a cup weighs 58g and a quarter cup weighs 29g. Spoon ground cumin into dry cup and level off.
Ground Cumin Seed Cups to Grams Converter
Convert volumetric recipe cups of ground cumin seed into exact kitchen scale weight in grams.
Custom package weights override standard database densities for this session without altering official database records.
Cups of Ground Cumin Seed to Grams Conversion Table
Complete volume to weight chart converting recipe cups of ground cumin seed into grams across major international cup standards, fluid ounces, and tablespoons.
| Cup Portion | US Customary (g) | US Legal (g) | Metric Cup (g) | Imperial Cup (g) | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 29g | 29g | 30g | 35g | 1.01 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| ⅓ cup | 38g | 39g | 41g | 46g | 1.35 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| ½ cup | 58g | 58g | 61g | 69g | 2.03 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| ⅔ cup | 77g | 78g | 81g | 92g | 2.70 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| ¾ cup | 86g | 87g | 91g | 104g | 3.04 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 115g | 117g | 122g | 138g | 4.06 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1¼ cups | 144g | 146g | 152g | 173g | 5.07 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1½ cups | 173g | 175g | 182g | 207g | 6.08 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 1¾ cups | 201g | 204g | 213g | 242g | 7.10 oz | 28.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 230g | 233g | 243g | 276g | 8.11 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 2½ cups | 288g | 292g | 304g | 345g | 10.14 oz | 40.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 345g | 350g | 365g | 414g | 12.17 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
| 3½ cups | 403g | 408g | 425g | 483g | 14.20 oz | 56.0 tbsp |
| 4 cups | 460g | 467g | 486g | 552g | 16.23 oz | 64.0 tbsp |
Why Your Cup of Ground Cumin Seed Might Weigh Differently
Understanding key volumetric variables prevents measuring errors when converting recipes to scale weights in grams.
Compaction & Particle Headspace
Scooping ground cumin seed directly compresses air voids between granules, cramming up to 15 percent extra mass into the same cup volume.
Regional Cup Standard Variance
A US Customary cup holds 236.59ml (115g), a US Legal cup holds 240ml (117g), and a Metric cup holds 250ml (122g). Misidentifying cup capacity alters recipe scale mass by up to 6 percent.
Atmospheric Moisture & Settling
Granular particles of ground cumin seed absorb ambient humidity during storage, increasing bulk density and scale readout per cup portion.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cups of Ground Cumin Seed to Grams
Targeted answers for converting cup volumes of ground cumin seed into scale mass in grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Ground Cumin Seed?
Half a US customary cup of Ground Cumin Seed weighs exactly 58 grams. In comparison, 1/2 Metric cup (125ml) weighs 61 grams, while 1/2 UK Imperial cup weighs 69 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of Ground Cumin Seed?
One-quarter US customary cup of Ground Cumin Seed weighs 29 grams. This equals 4 US tablespoons or 4 fluid drams.
How do I convert cups of Ground Cumin Seed to grams for baking?
To convert cups of Ground Cumin Seed to grams, multiply the number of cups by 115. For example, 1.5 cups equals 173 grams, and 2 cups equals 230 grams on a kitchen scale.
Why does 1 cup of Ground Cumin Seed weigh differently depending on technique?
Volumetric measuring cups measure space rather than weight. Particle compaction and air pockets can alter Ground Cumin Seed cup weight by 5 to 15 percent.
How many grams is 1 Metric cup of Ground Cumin Seed versus a US cup?
One Metric cup (250ml) of Ground Cumin Seed weighs 122 grams, 1 US Legal cup (240ml) weighs 117 grams, and 1 US Customary cup (236.59ml) weighs 115 grams.
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Density data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Verified by the Grams to Cups Editorial Team on 2026-08-20.