Grams to Cups: Couscous
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for couscous. One cup of couscous weighs about 173 grams, which works out to a density of 0.73 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 87 g, a quarter cup about 43 g, and one tablespoon about 11 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of couscous does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of couscous, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Couscous
Result
0.578 cups
Common measures — Couscous
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 173 g |
| ¾ cup | 130 g |
| ½ cup | 87 g |
| ⅓ cup | 58 g |
| ¼ cup | 43 g |
| 1 tbsp | 11 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.6 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure couscous accurately
For couscous, 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 couscous?
One cup of couscous weighs about 173 grams. Half a cup is roughly 87 grams and a quarter cup about 43 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of couscous?
100 grams of couscous is about 0.58 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.73 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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