Ground Cumin: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of ground cumin weighs 117g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
29g
1/2 cup
59g
1 cup
117g

Ground Cumin Conversion Table

1 cup ground cumin = 117g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup14.63g0.52 oz30 ml
1/4 cup29.25g1.03 oz60 ml
1/3 cup39g1.38 oz80 ml
1/2 cup58.5g2.06 oz120 ml
2/3 cup78g2.75 oz160 ml
3/4 cup87.75g3.1 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup117g4.13 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups146.25g5.16 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups175.5g6.19 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups195g6.88 oz400 ml
2 cups234g8.25 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups292.5g10.32 oz600 ml
3 cups351g12.38 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups409.5g14.44 oz840 ml
4 cups468g16.51 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Ground Cumin vs Other Cumin Types

Different types of cumin vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

Cumin Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Ground Cumincurrent117g0.488
Ground Cinnamon119g0.496
Ground Nutmeg112g0.467
Ground Ginger112g0.467
Ground Paprika115g0.479
Cayenne Pepper109g0.454

Why Does 1 Cup of Ground Cumin Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 117g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon into measuring spoon and level off. Most spices are measured by teaspoon.

Reference weight
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Packed

Press spice into spoon. Can be 10-15% heavier.

~10-15% heavier

About Ground Cumin Density

Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon = 2.4g. Common in Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern cooking. Toasting whole cumin seeds before grinding intensifies flavor. Store ground cumin up to 3 years.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Ground Cumin: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert ground cumin from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.21 cups3.42 tbsp10.26 tsp
50g0.43 cups6.84 tbsp20.51 tsp
100g0.85 cups13.68 tbsp41.03 tsp
150g1.28 cups20.51 tbsp61.54 tsp
200g1.71 cups27.35 tbsp82.05 tsp
250g2.14 cups34.19 tbsp102.56 tsp
300g2.56 cups41.03 tbsp123.08 tsp
400g3.42 cups54.7 tbsp164.1 tsp
500g4.27 cups68.38 tbsp205.13 tsp

Based on 1 cup ground cumin = 117g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 2015). View original USDA record

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