Couscous (Dry): How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
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
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 43 |
| 5 | 53 |
| 6 | 64 |
| 7 | 74 |
| 8 | 85 |
| 9 | 96 |
| 10 | 106 |
| 11 | 117 |
| 12 | 128 |
| 13 | 138 |
| 14 | 149 |
| 15 | 159 |
| 20 | 213 |
| 25 | 266 |
| 30 | 319 |
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.