Pearl Barley (Dry): Cups to Grams
1 cup of pearl barley (dry) weighs about 213 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Pearl Barley (Dry) conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 26.6 g | 0.9 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 53.3 g | 1.9 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 71 g | 2.5 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 106.5 g | 3.8 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 142 g | 5 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 159.8 g | 5.6 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 213 g | 7.5 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 266.3 g | 9.4 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 284 g | 10 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 319.5 g | 11.3 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 372.8 g | 13.1 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 426 g | 15 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 639 g | 22.5 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 213 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: pearl barley (dry)
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of pearl barley (dry) convert to cups (at 213 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.05 cups | 0.8 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.12 cups | 1.9 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.23 cups | 3.8 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.35 cups | 5.6 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.47 cups | 7.5 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.59 cups | 9.4 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 0.7 cups | 11.3 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 0.94 cups | 15 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 1.17 cups | 18.8 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 1.41 cups | 22.5 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 2.35 cups | 37.6 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring pearl barley (dry) accurately
Spoon dry pearl barley into the cup and level the top, since the polished grains pour and settle evenly without packing. It roughly triples in volume once simmered, so weighing 213g per cup is the dependable way to keep the barley-to-liquid ratio right in soups and pilafs.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of pearl barley (dry)?
1 US cup of pearl barley (dry) weighs about 213 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of pearl barley (dry)?
Three quarters of a US cup of pearl barley (dry) is about 159.8 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of pearl barley (dry)?
2/3 of a US cup of pearl barley (dry) is about 142 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of pearl barley (dry)?
Half a US cup of pearl barley (dry) is about 106.5 grams — half of the 213 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of pearl barley (dry)?
A third of a US cup of pearl barley (dry) is about 71 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of pearl barley (dry)?
A quarter US cup of pearl barley (dry) is about 53.3 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of pearl barley (dry)?
1 tablespoon of pearl barley (dry) is about 13.3 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of pearl barley (dry)?
1 1/4 US cups of pearl barley (dry) weigh about 266.3 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of pearl barley (dry)?
1 1/2 US cups of pearl barley (dry) weigh about 319.5 grams — one full cup (213 g) plus half a cup (106.5 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of pearl barley (dry)?
2 US cups of pearl barley (dry) weigh about 426 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of pearl barley (dry)?
100 grams of pearl barley (dry) is about 0.47 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of pearl barley (dry)?
250 grams of pearl barley (dry) is about 1.17 cups (at 213 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of pearl barley (dry)?
500 grams of pearl barley (dry) is about 2.35 cups.
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