How much does sesame oil cost?

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Sesame oil costs about $0.75 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $5.77 per cup and $12.00 per pound.

Typical price$0.75per ounce
Cup$5.77per cup
Pound$12.00per pound
Tablespoon$0.36per tablespoon

Cost of sesame oil in a recipe

What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.75 per ounce.

Cost of common amounts of sesame oil
AmountCost
1 tbsp$0.36
¼ cup$1.44
½ cup$2.88
1 cup$5.77
1 lb$12.00

Sesame Oil price in other units

Compared with other oils, vinegars & condiments

Price per 100 grams: sesame oil compared with similar ingredients white vinegar $0.18; ketchup $0.35; apple cider vinegar $0.53; vegetable oil $0.53; mayonnaise $0.71; rice vinegar $0.71; coconut oil $0.95; horseradish $1.09; dijon mustard $1.59; olive oil $1.59; extra virgin olive oil $2.06; sesame oil $2.65. White Vinegar $0.18 Ketchup $0.35 Apple Cider Vinegar $0.53 Vegetable Oil $0.53 Mayonnaise $0.71 Rice Vinegar $0.71 Coconut Oil $0.95 Horseradish $1.09 Dijon Mustard $1.59 Olive Oil $1.59 Extra Virgin Olive Oil $2.06 Sesame Oil $2.65
Typical price per 100 grams, converted from each ingredient's usual package unit. Highlighted: sesame oil.

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Where this price comes from

This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for sesame oil: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ¼ cup of sesame oil cost?

About $1.44, at a typical price of $0.75 per ounce. 1 tbsp is about $0.36 and ½ cup is about $2.88.

How do I work out the cost of sesame oil in a recipe?

Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.75 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.

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