Cumin Seed Cups to Grams

1 US cup of cumin seed weighs 116 grams.

Direct Answer

1 US cup of Cumin Seed equals 116 g

grams = cups × 116

2 cups = 232 g

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Explanation

Use this page when a recipe gives cumin seed in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of cumin seed = 116 grams.

That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Cumin Seed can vary with whether the seeds are whole, crushed, or ground and with how densely they settle, so the page keeps one fixed basis for comparison.

Method & Density Basis

  • Method basis: cup-to-weight conversion anchored to the US customary cup (≈236.6 mL).
  • Factor used: 116 g per 1 cup (leveled)
  • Consistency rule: direct answer, calculator, FAQ, and table use the same ingredient-specific basis.

Common Conversion Values

CupGrams
1/4 29
1/3 38.66
1/2 58
1 116
1 1/2 174
2 232
3 348

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of Cumin Seed?

This converter uses 116 grams for 1 level US cup of Cumin Seed.

Does this use a US cup?

Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.

Does being whole or ground change the result for Cumin Seed?

Cumin Seed uses one fixed reference basis here, but whole, crushed, or ground seeds can settle differently by volume. Keep the ingredient form and measuring style consistent if you want repeatable results.

How many grams are in 2 cups of Cumin Seed?

2 cups of Cumin Seed are 232 g using 116 g per cup.

How do I convert Cumin Seed grams back to cups?

Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 116 to return cups.