Quinoa (Dry): How Many Grams in a Cup?
Quinoa seeds are small and spherical, packing densely with very little air space compared to flakes. Like rice, it expands about 3x when cooked. Precise dry measurement is vital not just for portioning, but to calibrate the cooking water exactly so it doesn't turn into mush.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 22 |
| 1/4 cup | 44 |
| 1/3 cup | 58 |
| 1/2 cup | 88 |
| 2/3 cup | 117 |
| 3/4 cup | 131 |
| 1 cup | 175 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 263 |
| 2 cups | 350 |
FAQ
- Why does my quinoa taste bitter?
- It's likely the saponins (a natural coating). Even if the box says 'pre-washed', rinsing your weighed quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear removes bitterness.