Couscous (Dry): Cups to Grams
1 cup of couscous (dry) weighs about 175 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Couscous (Dry) conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 21.9 g | 0.8 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 43.8 g | 1.5 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 58.3 g | 2.1 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 87.5 g | 3.1 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 116.7 g | 4.1 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 131.3 g | 4.6 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 175 g | 6.2 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 218.8 g | 7.7 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 233.3 g | 8.2 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 262.5 g | 9.3 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 306.3 g | 10.8 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 350 g | 12.3 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 525 g | 18.5 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 175 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: couscous (dry)
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of couscous (dry) convert to cups (at 175 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.06 cups | 0.9 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.14 cups | 2.3 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.29 cups | 4.6 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.43 cups | 6.9 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.57 cups | 9.1 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.71 cups | 11.4 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 0.86 cups | 13.7 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 1.14 cups | 18.3 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 1.43 cups | 22.9 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 1.71 cups | 27.4 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 2.86 cups | 45.7 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring couscous (dry) accurately
Fill the cup with dry couscous and level it off, since the fine granules pour and settle uniformly. It measures cleanly by volume, but because it doubles when hydrated, weighing 175g per cup helps you nail the couscous-to-liquid ratio every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of couscous (dry)?
1 US cup of couscous (dry) weighs about 175 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of couscous (dry)?
Three quarters of a US cup of couscous (dry) is about 131.3 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of couscous (dry)?
2/3 of a US cup of couscous (dry) is about 116.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of couscous (dry)?
Half a US cup of couscous (dry) is about 87.5 grams — half of the 175 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of couscous (dry)?
A third of a US cup of couscous (dry) is about 58.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of couscous (dry)?
A quarter US cup of couscous (dry) is about 43.8 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of couscous (dry)?
1 tablespoon of couscous (dry) is about 10.9 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of couscous (dry)?
1 1/4 US cups of couscous (dry) weigh about 218.8 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of couscous (dry)?
1 1/2 US cups of couscous (dry) weigh about 262.5 grams — one full cup (175 g) plus half a cup (87.5 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of couscous (dry)?
2 US cups of couscous (dry) weigh about 350 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of couscous (dry)?
100 grams of couscous (dry) is about 0.57 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of couscous (dry)?
250 grams of couscous (dry) is about 1.43 cups (at 175 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of couscous (dry)?
500 grams of couscous (dry) is about 2.86 cups.
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