Spice Conversion

How Many Grams in a Cup of Cumin (Ground)?

A cup of cumin (ground) weighs about 104 grams. Here is the complete cup-to-gram and gram-to-cup conversion table, plus the answer to common volume-to-weight questions for cumin (ground).

1 Cup
104g
grams
1 Tablespoon
6.5g
grams
1 Teaspoon
2.2g
grams

Volume to Grams — Cumin (Ground)

Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.

CupsGrams
1/4 cup26 g
1/3 cup34.7 g
1/2 cup52 g
2/3 cup69.3 g
3/4 cup78 g
1 cup104 g
1 1/2 cups156 g
2 cups208 g
3 cups312 g
4 cups416 g
TablespoonsGrams
1 tsp2.2 g
1 tbsp6.5 g
2 tbsp13 g
3 tbsp19.5 g
4 tbsp26 g
6 tbsp39 g
8 tbsp52 g
12 tbsp78 g
16 tbsp104 g

Grams to Cups — Cumin (Ground)

Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.

GramsCupsTablespoons
25 g0.24 cups3.85 tbsp
50 g0.481 cups7.69 tbsp
75 g0.721 cups11.5 tbsp
100 g0.962 cups15.4 tbsp
150 g1.44 cups23.1 tbsp
200 g1.92 cups30.8 tbsp
250 g2.4 cups38.5 tbsp
300 g2.88 cups46.2 tbsp
500 g4.81 cups76.9 tbsp
1000 g9.62 cups153.8 tbsp

Why does cumin (ground) weigh what it weighs?

Ground spices vary by particle size — a tablespoon of freshly ground pepper weighs less than the same volume of pre-ground because freshly cracked pieces are larger and pack less tightly. Dried herbs are even more volatile, since whole leaves and crushed leaves occupy very different volumes. For high-stakes seasoning (curing meat, pickling brines), always weigh.

For cumin (ground) specifically, 1 cup weighs 104g. That is the figure to plug into recipes calling for cup measurements when you want gram precision. ChefVault stores this density (and 118 others) so you never have to look it up twice.

Recipes that originated outside the United States almost always specify weight in grams. Translating these to US cup measurements introduces error in every step. The ChefVault app handles the math automatically — paste a recipe, hit convert, get a clean weight-based version.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of cumin (ground)?

1 cup of cumin (ground) weighs approximately 104 grams.

How many grams in 1 tablespoon of cumin (ground)?

1 tablespoon of cumin (ground) weighs approximately 6.5 grams.

How many grams in 1 teaspoon of cumin (ground)?

1 teaspoon of cumin (ground) weighs approximately 2.2 grams.

How many grams are in 1/2 cup of cumin (ground)?

1/2 cup of cumin (ground) weighs about 52 grams.

How many grams are in 1/4 cup of cumin (ground)?

1/4 cup of cumin (ground) weighs about 26 grams.

How many tablespoons of cumin (ground) are in 100 grams?

100 grams of cumin (ground) is about 15.4 tablespoons.

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