How Many Grams in a Cup of Sunflower Seeds (Shelled)?
A cup of sunflower seeds (shelled) weighs about 140 grams. Here is the complete cup-to-gram and gram-to-cup conversion table, plus the answer to common volume-to-weight questions for sunflower seeds (shelled).
Volume to Grams — Sunflower Seeds (Shelled)
Quick reference for the most common amounts. Numbers rounded to the nearest gram.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 35 g |
| 1/3 cup | 46.7 g |
| 1/2 cup | 70 g |
| 2/3 cup | 93.3 g |
| 3/4 cup | 105 g |
| 1 cup | 140 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 210 g |
| 2 cups | 280 g |
| 3 cups | 420 g |
| 4 cups | 560 g |
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2.9 g |
| 1 tbsp | 8.8 g |
| 2 tbsp | 17.6 g |
| 3 tbsp | 26.4 g |
| 4 tbsp | 35.2 g |
| 6 tbsp | 52.8 g |
| 8 tbsp | 70.4 g |
| 12 tbsp | 106 g |
| 16 tbsp | 141 g |
Grams to Cups — Sunflower Seeds (Shelled)
Have a recipe in grams and need cups? Use this reverse table.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.179 cups | 2.84 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.357 cups | 5.68 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.536 cups | 8.52 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.714 cups | 11.4 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1.07 cups | 17 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.43 cups | 22.7 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.79 cups | 28.4 tbsp |
| 300 g | 2.14 cups | 34.1 tbsp |
| 500 g | 3.57 cups | 56.8 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 7.14 cups | 113.6 tbsp |
Why does sunflower seeds (shelled) weigh what it weighs?
Tiny seeds pack tightly and weigh more per cup than you might expect. Seeds also absorb moisture differently — chia and flax can absorb several times their weight in liquid, which matters for hydration-sensitive recipes. Weighing seeds gives you predictable results, especially in bread baking and gluten-free formulas.
For sunflower seeds (shelled) specifically, 1 cup weighs 140g. 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 sunflower seeds (shelled)?
1 cup of sunflower seeds (shelled) weighs approximately 140 grams.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds (shelled)?
1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds (shelled) weighs approximately 8.8 grams.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds (shelled)?
1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds (shelled) weighs approximately 2.9 grams.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds (shelled)?
1/2 cup of sunflower seeds (shelled) weighs about 70 grams.
How many grams are in 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds (shelled)?
1/4 cup of sunflower seeds (shelled) weighs about 35 grams.
How many tablespoons of sunflower seeds (shelled) are in 100 grams?
100 grams of sunflower seeds (shelled) is about 11.4 tablespoons.
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