Couscous (Dry): How Many Grams in a Cup?
Couscous isn't a raw grain; it's tiny semolina pasta. Since it cooks by absorption (steaming off heat) rather than boiling, the weight-to-water ratio must be mathematical. Weighing ensures fluffy, separate grains every time, avoiding the dreaded clumpy or crunchy texture.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 59 |
| 0.5 | 118 |
| 0.8 | 177 |
| 1.0 | 237 |
| 1.5 | 355 |
| 2.0 | 473 |
| 2.5 | 591 |
| 3.0 | 710 |
| 3.5 | 828 |
| 4.0 | 946 |
| 4.5 | 1065 |
FAQ
- Is the ratio 1:1 by weight or volume?
- Usually volume (1 cup couscous to 1 cup water), BUT weight is safer. 1 cup couscous is ~175g, while 1 cup water is ~237g. Following a weight-based recipe avoids dry clumps.