Couscous (Dry): How Many Grams in a Teaspoon?
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
| tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 25 | 89 |
| 30 | 106 |
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.