Kitchen Index

Sunflower seeds

One level US cup of sunflower seeds weighs approximately 140 grams.

Approximate weight by US measure
MeasureGrams
1 US cup140 g
½ US cup70 g
⅓ US cup46.7 g
¼ US cup35 g
1 US tablespoon8.8 g
1 US teaspoon2.9 g

How to measure it

Fill the cup with shelled kernels, leaving the outer hulls out.

If toasting the kernels for a topping, measure before or after toasting as directed by the recipe.

Convert a different amount

Original chart entry “Sunflower seeds” — ¼ US cups weighs approximately 35 g.

Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.