Grams to Cups: Semolina
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for semolina. One cup of semolina weighs about 167 grams, which works out to a density of 0.71 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 84 g, a quarter cup about 42 g, and one tablespoon about 10 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of semolina does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of semolina, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Semolina
Result
0.599 cups
Common measures — Semolina
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 167 g |
| ¾ cup | 125 g |
| ½ cup | 84 g |
| ⅓ cup | 56 g |
| ¼ cup | 42 g |
| 1 tbsp | 10 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.5 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure semolina accurately
How you fill the cup matters a lot with semolina. Spoon it into the cup and level the top with the back of a knife. If you scoop the cup straight from the bag you compact the contents and can add up to 20% more weight than the recipe intends — a common reason baked goods turn out dense.
That is why weighing in grams is always more reliable than cups for precise baking. This page gives you the exact equivalence both ways, so you can use whichever method you prefer.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of semolina?
One cup of semolina weighs about 167 grams. Half a cup is roughly 84 grams and a quarter cup about 42 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of semolina?
100 grams of semolina is about 0.60 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.71 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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