Convert Unhulled Tahini from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of unhulled tahini?

1 US cup of unhulled tahini (wholegrain tahini) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of unhulled tahini is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of unhulled tahini is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of unhulled 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 unhulled 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.

Unhulled tahini is a paste ground from whole sesame seeds with the husk left on, giving a darker colour, coarser texture, and stronger, more bitter flavour than hulled tahini. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe gives tahini in cups but your jar shows grams, converting by weight keeps sauces and bakes balanced.

Unhulled tahini separates and clings to the cup, so a level scoop is hard to judge. Weighing in grams gives a reliable amount and saves scraping a sticky measure.

Also known as

  • wholegrain tahini
  • dark tahini
  • wholemeal sesame paste

Related Unhulled Tahini Ingredients

Hulled tahini is made from skinned sesame seeds, so it is paler, smoother, and milder than unhulled, though equal in weight (240 g per cup). Swap 1:1; choose hulled for delicate hummus and dressings, unhulled where a bolder, earthier sesame flavour and extra fibre are wanted. See what 1 US cup of hulled tahini is in tablespoons.

Sunflower seed butter is a milder seed paste, slightly heavier per cup (250 g vs 240 g) and less bitter than unhulled tahini. Both are nut-free and swap 1:1, with unhulled tahini bringing a much stronger, earthier sesame flavour to dressings and bars. See what 1 US cup of sunflower seed butter is in tablespoons.

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Unhulled Tahini Measurement Converter

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16 Tablespoon

Unhulled Tahini Calculators & Baking Tools

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Common Unhulled Tahini Conversions

Here are the most common unhulled 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

Unhulled Tahini Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting unhulled 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 unhulled tahini in tablespoons?
1 US cup of unhulled tahini is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of unhulled 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 unhulled tahini converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of unhulled tahini?
1.5 US cups of unhulled tahini is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of unhulled 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 unhulled tahini in tablespoons?
2 US cups of unhulled tahini is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of unhulled 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 unhulled tahini is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of unhulled 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 unhulled tahini and wholegrain tahini the same thing?
Yes. Wholegrain tahini is another name for unhulled tahini, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of unhulled 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) unhulled tahini in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of unhulled tahini is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of unhulled 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) unhulled tahini in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of unhulled tahini is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of unhulled 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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