Quinoa — Cups to Grams
1 cup dry quinoa = 170 grams (uncooked)
Result
170grams
1 cup Quinoa (dry) = 170 grams
Tablespoons16
Teaspoons48.6
Ounces6
Quick Conversion Table — Quinoa (dry)
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 42.5 g | 4.01 tbsp | 12.1 tsp |
| ⅓ | 56.7 g | 5.35 tbsp | 16.2 tsp |
| ½ | 85 g | 8.02 tbsp | 24.3 tsp |
| ⅔ | 113.3 g | 10.7 tbsp | 32.4 tsp |
| ¾ | 127.5 g | 12 tbsp | 36.4 tsp |
| 1 | 170 g | 16 tbsp | 48.6 tsp |
| 1½ | 255 g | 24.1 tbsp | 72.9 tsp |
| 2 | 340 g | 32.1 tbsp | 97.1 tsp |
| 3 | 510 g | 48.1 tbsp | 145.7 tsp |
| 4 | 680 g | 64.2 tbsp | 194.3 tsp |
How to Measure Quinoa in Cups
Dry quinoa is small, round, and uniform — easy to measure by scooping into a measuring cup and leveling off. A cup of dry quinoa weighs a consistent 170 grams. Quinoa doesn't compact significantly like fine powders.
For bowls, salads, and side dishes, accurate quinoa measurement ensures you cook the right amount. 1 cup dry (170g) makes about 3 cups cooked — enough for 4 servings as a side dish. Use the calculator above for any cup-to-gram conversion.
Pro tip: Toast dry quinoa in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding water. This brings out a nuttier flavor and also helps the quinoa cook up with a less sticky texture.
Quinoa Conversion Table (Dry)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 43 g | 1.52 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 57 g | 2.01 oz |
| ½ cup | 85 g | 3.00 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 113 g | 3.99 oz |
| ¾ cup | 128 g | 4.51 oz |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 6.00 oz |
| 1½ cups | 255 g | 9.00 oz |
| 2 cups | 340 g | 11.99 oz |
| 3 cups | 510 g | 17.99 oz |
| 4 cups | 680 g | 23.99 oz |