Grams to Cups: Dried Lentils
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for dried lentils. One cup of dried lentils weighs about 192 grams, which works out to a density of 0.81 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 96 g, a quarter cup about 48 g, and one tablespoon about 12 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of dried lentils does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of dried lentils, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Dried Lentils
Result
0.521 cups
Common measures — Dried Lentils
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 192 g |
| ¾ cup | 144 g |
| ½ cup | 96 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64 g |
| ¼ cup | 48 g |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g |
| 1 tsp | 4.0 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure dried lentils accurately
For dried lentils, 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 dried lentils?
One cup of dried lentils weighs about 192 grams. Half a cup is roughly 96 grams and a quarter cup about 48 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of dried lentils?
100 grams of dried lentils is about 0.52 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.81 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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