How to measure dry lentils
How full the cup is and how firmly it is packed changes what it holds, so the same cup can weigh a little more or less in your kitchen. A scale gives the same result every time; the chart below converts any amount.
Source: 192 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central, entry “USDA FDC 172420 SR Legacy, Lentils, raw, 1 cup = 192 g”. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Dry lentils: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 24 g | 0.85 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 48 g | 1.69 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 64 g | 2.26 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 96 g | 3.39 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 128 g | 4.52 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 144 g | 5.08 oz |
| 1 cup | 192 g | 6.77 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 288 g | 10.2 oz |
| 2 cups | 384 g | 13.5 oz |
| 3 cups | 576 g | 20.3 oz |
| 4 cups | 768 g | 27.1 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of dry lentils
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 192 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 2 g |
| 1 tsp | 4 g |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g |
| 2 tbsp | 24 g |
| 3 tbsp | 36 g |
| 4 tbsp | 48 g |
Grams of dry lentils to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 192. A cup of dry lentils weighs 45 grams less than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.13 cup | about 2.1 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.26 cup | just over 1/4 cup |
| 100 g | 0.52 cup | just over 1/2 cup |
| 150 g | 0.78 cup | just over 3/4 cup |
| 200 g | 1.04 cups | just over 1 cup |
| 250 g | 1.3 cups | just under 1 1/3 cups |
| 300 g | 1.56 cups | just over 1 1/2 cups |
| 400 g | 2.08 cups | just under 2 1/8 cups |
| 500 g | 2.6 cups | just under 2 5/8 cups |
| 1,000 g | 5.21 cups | just under 5 1/4 cups |
Other grains and legumes per cup
- Quinoa (uncooked): 170 grams per cup
- Quinoa (cooked): 185 grams per cup
- Brown rice (uncooked): 185 grams per cup
- Brown rice (cooked): 202 grams per cup
- White rice (cooked): 158 grams per cup
- Steel-cut oats: 140 grams per cup
- Oat bran: 106 grams per cup
- Wheat bran: 64 grams per cup
- Pearl barley: 200 grams per cup
- Bulgur: 140 grams per cup
- Couscous (uncooked): 173 grams per cup
- Chickpeas (dry): 200 grams per cup
- Black beans (dry): 194 grams per cup
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The recipe scaler changes the servings of a recipe in one step, and the grams to ounces converter helps if your scale shows ounces.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of dry lentils?
About 96 grams. A full cup is about 192 grams and 1/4 cup about 48 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of dry lentils?
About 0.52 cups, just over 1/2 cup. Divide the grams by 192 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of dry lentils?
About 12 grams in a tablespoon and 4 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
Where does 192 grams per cup of dry lentils come from?
From USDA FoodData Central, which gives 1 cup = 192 g.