Grams to Cups: Quinoa
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for quinoa. One cup of quinoa weighs about 170 grams, which works out to a density of 0.72 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 85 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 quinoa does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of quinoa, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Quinoa
Result
0.588 cups
Common measures — Quinoa
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 170 g |
| ¾ cup | 128 g |
| ½ cup | 85 g |
| ⅓ cup | 57 g |
| ¼ cup | 43 g |
| 1 tbsp | 11 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.5 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure quinoa accurately
For quinoa, 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 quinoa?
One cup of quinoa weighs about 170 grams. Half a cup is roughly 85 grams and a quarter cup about 43 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of quinoa?
100 grams of quinoa is about 0.59 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.72 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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