Quinoa (uncooked): Cups to Grams
1 cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs about 170 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Quinoa (uncooked) conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 21.3 g | 0.7 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 56.7 g | 2 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 3 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 113.3 g | 4 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 127.5 g | 4.5 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 6 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 212.5 g | 7.5 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 226.7 g | 8 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 255 g | 9 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 297.5 g | 10.5 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 340 g | 12 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 510 g | 18 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 170 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: quinoa (uncooked)
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of quinoa (uncooked) convert to cups (at 170 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.06 cups | 0.9 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.15 cups | 2.4 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.29 cups | 4.7 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.44 cups | 7.1 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.59 cups | 9.4 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.74 cups | 11.8 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 1.18 cups | 18.8 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 1.47 cups | 23.5 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 1.76 cups | 28.2 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 2.94 cups | 47.1 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring quinoa (uncooked) accurately
Fill the cup with quinoa and level it off, as the tiny round grains pour and settle evenly without pressing. Rinse only after measuring, never before, since wet quinoa won't measure accurately. Weigh 170g per cup when precision in cooking ratios counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
1 US cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs about 170 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
Three quarters of a US cup of quinoa (uncooked) is about 127.5 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
2/3 of a US cup of quinoa (uncooked) is about 113.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
Half a US cup of quinoa (uncooked) is about 85 grams — half of the 170 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
A third of a US cup of quinoa (uncooked) is about 56.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
A quarter US cup of quinoa (uncooked) is about 42.5 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of quinoa (uncooked)?
1 tablespoon of quinoa (uncooked) is about 10.6 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of quinoa (uncooked)?
1 1/4 US cups of quinoa (uncooked) weigh about 212.5 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of quinoa (uncooked)?
1 1/2 US cups of quinoa (uncooked) weigh about 255 grams — one full cup (170 g) plus half a cup (85 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of quinoa (uncooked)?
2 US cups of quinoa (uncooked) weigh about 340 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of quinoa (uncooked)?
100 grams of quinoa (uncooked) is about 0.59 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of quinoa (uncooked)?
250 grams of quinoa (uncooked) is about 1.47 cups (at 170 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of quinoa (uncooked)?
500 grams of quinoa (uncooked) is about 2.94 cups.
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