Tiny seeds that form a gel when soaked. High in omega-3, fibre, and protein.
Use 1:1 (for gel/egg replacer: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
Similar gel-forming ability. Nuttier flavour.
1 cup = 170g
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Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
High-volume cup-to-ounce lookup with ingredient density.
For metric volume recipes that need US cup equivalents.
Useful when small spoon measures need weight scaling.
Use 1:1 (for gel/egg replacer: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) for the closest starting point.
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 43.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 56.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 85.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 170 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 255 grams |
| 2 cups | 340 grams |
| 3 cups | 510 grams |
| 4 cups | 680 grams |
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
Published values, quoted at the exact measure each source lists. Sources round differently and assume different fill techniques — which is why they rarely agree to the gram.
| Source | Listed measure | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| King Arthur Baking | 1/4 cup | 37 g |
CupOrGram standardizes on 170 g per cup (11 g per tablespoon, 4 g per teaspoon) and uses that single value on every page — how we reconcile the sources.
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Cool, dry place. Lasts 2-4 years.
Absorb 12x their weight in water, forming a gel. This gel acts as an egg replacer and binder in baking. Rich in soluble fibre.
For nut flours: weigh to avoid dry or greasy texture swings.
For seed gels: hydration ratio directly affects binding strength.
For toppings: weight gives consistent coverage and bake color.
Baseline reference: 1 cup chia seeds = 170g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 155g-185g per cup (9% band).
Why this happens: cut size, grind consistency, and oil content alter packing behavior.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).1 cup of chia seeds weighs 170 grams.
Ground Flax Seeds (1:1 (for gel/egg replacer: 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water))
Cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon weights for all ingredients, sourced and cross-checked.