Convert Chia Seeds from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of chia seeds?

1 cup of chia seeds (chia) is 170 grams. 2 cups of chia seeds is 340 grams. 1/2 cup of chia seeds is 85 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of chia seeds is 42.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the chia plant, prized for their ability to soak up liquid and form a gel. One metric cup (250 ml) of chia seeds weighs around 170 grams or 6 ounces. They're used whole in puddings, smoothies, and baked goods, and as a vegan egg substitute when stirred into water.

Chia seeds are usually measured in tablespoons or grams rather than cups, and small amounts make a big difference in how a recipe sets. Weighing in grams gives the most reliable results across recipes.

Also known as

  • chia
  • salvia hispanica seeds

Chia Seeds Calculator

Use chia seeds to make a chia egg. Calculate the exact chia and water amounts for any number of eggs.

Egg Substitute Calculator

Ground flaxseed is the other go-to seed for vegan egg replacements. Both form a gel when stirred with water, but flaxseed is lighter (113 g per cup vs 170 g for chia) and gives a slightly nuttier flavour. You can swap them 1:1 by tablespoon, though chia produces a thicker, more neutral-tasting gel. See our Ground Flaxseed converter.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Common Chia Seeds Conversions

Here are the most common chia seeds conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups42.5 g
0.5 cups85 g
0.75 cups127.5 g
1 cup170 g
1.25 cups212.5 g
1.5 cups255 g
2 cups340 g
2.5 cups425 g
3 cups510 g

Chia Seeds Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting chia seeds from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup42.5 g1.5 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup85 g3 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup170 g6 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup340 g12 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds is 170 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of chia seeds is 340 grams and 0.5 cups is 85 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the chia seeds converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of chia seeds?
1.5 cups of chia seeds is 255 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of chia seeds is 170 grams and 2 cups is 340 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 cups of chia seeds?
2 cups of chia seeds is 340 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of chia seeds is 170 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many cups of chia seeds is 170 grams?
170 grams of chia seeds is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 cup of chia?
Chia is another name for chia seeds, so 1 cup of chia is 170 grams, exactly the same as chia seeds. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 340 grams and 0.5 cups is 85 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are chia seeds and chia the same thing?
Yes. Chia is another name for chia seeds, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of chia seeds is 170 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 340 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup chia seeds in grams?
1/2 cup of chia seeds is 85 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of chia seeds is 170 grams and 2 cups is 340 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup chia seeds in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of chia seeds is 42.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of chia seeds is 170 grams and 2 cups is 340 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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