Quinoa (Dry)
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
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 7 |
| 25 | 18 |
| 50 | 36 |
| 75 | 54 |
| 100 | 72 |
Rinse to remove saponins, then weigh for pilafs, salads, or grain bowls.
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Quinoa (Dry) has a density of 0.72 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 7 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Quinoa (Dry) so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
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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.