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Grams of Chia Seeds to Cups

1 US cup of Chia Seeds = 190 grams (dry, whole chia seeds spooned into cup).

Chia seeds absorb up to 10x their weight in liquid. Measure dry before soaking. 1 tbsp = 12g.

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Key tip: Dry chia seeds measure 190g/cup, but soaked chia gel weighs far more. Always measure dry before adding liquid.
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12g (1 tbsp)0.063 cups
25g0.13 cups
95g0.50 cups
190g1.00 cup
1 US Cup =190g
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190g = 1 US cup of Chia Seeds (dry, whole chia seeds spooned into cup).
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Chia Seeds • 190g per US cup
Reference Table

Chia Seeds Grams to Cups — Full Table

All values for dry, whole chia seeds at 190g per US cup.

GramsCupsTablespoonsOz (weight)
25g0.132 cups2.11 tbsp0.88 oz
50g0.263 cups4.21 tbsp1.76 oz
75g0.395 cups6.32 tbsp2.65 oz
100g0.526 cups8.42 tbsp3.53 oz
125g0.658 cups10.53 tbsp4.41 oz
150g0.789 cups12.62 tbsp5.29 oz
200g1.053 cups16.85 tbsp7.05 oz
250g1.316 cups21.06 tbsp8.82 oz
300g1.579 cups25.26 tbsp10.58 oz
500g2.632 cups42.11 tbsp17.64 oz

Dry whole chia seeds, 190g per US cup. Values are for dry seeds only — soaked chia gel weighs significantly more.

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2 tbsp chia seeds in grams

24g

Standard single serving for chia pudding. Mix with 1/2 cup liquid and refrigerate overnight.

100g chia seeds to cups

0.53

Just over half a cup. Common in large-batch chia pudding or smoothie mixes.

1 tbsp chia seeds in grams

12g

Standard topping for smoothie bowls, yogurt, and oatmeal.

50g chia seeds to cups

0.26

About 1/4 cup. Used in granola bars, energy balls, and baked goods.

1 cup chia seeds in grams

190g

1 US cup of whole dry chia seeds. Enough for 8-10 single-serve chia puddings.

1 tsp chia seeds in grams

4g

Minimum daily omega-3 serving. Add to water, juice, or smoothies.

FAQ

Chia Seeds — Questions & Answers

1 tablespoon of chia seeds = approximately 12 grams. Chia seeds pack efficiently due to their tiny size. Standard chia pudding: 2 tbsp (24g) per 1/2 cup liquid.
Yes — chia seeds absorb up to 10x their weight in liquid, forming a thick gel. 1 tbsp (12g) dry becomes ~80g gel after 10 min. Always measure dry before soaking.
1 tbsp (12g) ground chia + 3 tbsp water. Let sit 5 min. Equals 1 egg in baking. Works in cookies, muffins, pancakes.
Yes — white and black chia seeds are identical in weight (190g/cup) and nutrition. The color difference is cosmetic only.
Whole chia seeds last 4-5 years in an airtight container at room temperature. Ground chia: refrigerate and use within 1-2 months.
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