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Grams to Cups: Bulgur

If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for bulgur. One cup of bulgur weighs about 140 grams, which works out to a density of 0.59 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 70 g, a quarter cup about 35 g, and one tablespoon about 9 g.

Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of bulgur does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of bulgur, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.

Cooking measurement converterBulgur

Result

0.714 cups

Common measuresBulgur

Bulgur · 140 g / Density 0.59 g/ml
MeasureGrams
1 cup140 g
¾ cup105 g
½ cup70 g
⅓ cup47 g
¼ cup35 g
1 tbsp8.8 g
1 tsp2.9 g

Data source: USDA FoodData Central

How to measure bulgur accurately

For bulgur, spoon it into the cup and level it off; do not shake or tap the cup, which settles the contents and changes the weight. Weighing in grams is still the most reliable method when the amount matters.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in a cup of bulgur?

One cup of bulgur weighs about 140 grams. Half a cup is roughly 70 grams and a quarter cup about 35 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of bulgur?

100 grams of bulgur is about 0.71 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.

Where does this value come from?

From the ingredient's measured density (0.59 g/ml), referenced to the USDA FoodData Central database. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.

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