Convert Hulled Tahini from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of hulled tahini?

1 US cup of hulled tahini (sesame paste) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of hulled tahini is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of hulled tahini is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of hulled tahini is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of hulled tahini weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Hulled tahini is a smooth paste ground from skinned (hulled) sesame seeds, the pale, mild style used for hummus, dressings, and halva. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe gives tahini in cups but your jar lists grams, converting by weight keeps sauces and bakes balanced.

Tahini separates and clings to cups, so a level scoop is hard to measure. Weighing in grams gives a reliable amount and saves scraping a sticky cup.

Also known as

  • sesame paste
  • light tahini

Related Hulled Tahini Ingredients

Unhulled tahini keeps the sesame husk, so it is darker, coarser, and more bitter than smooth hulled tahini, though equal in weight (240 g per cup). Swap 1:1; choose hulled for pale, mild hummus and dressings, unhulled for a stronger, earthier sesame flavour and extra fibre. See what 1 US cup of unhulled tahini is in tablespoons.

Peanut butter is a sweeter, thicker nut spread, heavier per cup (268 g vs 240 g) than tahini. They swap 1:1 in sauces and bars, with tahini bringing a looser texture and a savoury, slightly bitter taste where peanut butter is rich and roasted. See what 1 US cup of peanut butter is in tablespoons.

Almond butter is a milder, richer nut paste, heavier per cup (256 g vs 240 g) than tahini. Swap 1:1 in dressings and bars; tahini pours looser with a bitter, savoury edge, while almond butter is smoother and a touch sweet. See what 1 US cup of almond butter is in tablespoons.

Sunflower seed butter is another seed paste, slightly heavier per cup (250 g vs 240 g) and milder and earthier than tahini. Both are nut-free; swap 1:1, with tahini giving a stronger, more bitter sesame note in dressings and sweets. See what 1 US cup of sunflower seed butter is in tablespoons.

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Common Hulled Tahini Conversions

Here are the most common hulled tahini conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Hulled Tahini Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting hulled tahini from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup115.2 g4.07 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup230.4 g8.13 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup460.8 g16.26 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of hulled tahini in tablespoons?
1 US cup of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of hulled tahini is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. 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 hulled tahini converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of hulled tahini?
1.5 US cups of hulled tahini is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of hulled tahini in tablespoons?
2 US cups of hulled tahini is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of hulled tahini is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are hulled tahini and sesame paste the same thing?
Yes. Sesame paste is another name for hulled tahini, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) hulled tahini in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of hulled tahini is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 (US) hulled tahini in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of hulled tahini is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of hulled tahini is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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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