How Many Grams in a Cup of Bulgur wheat?
1 cup of bulgur wheat = 140 grams · 100g = 0.71 cups
Bulgur is parboiled, dried and cracked wheat, weighing about 140 grams per cup. Because it is precooked, fine bulgur only needs soaking, making it the quick base for tabbouleh. It comes in grades from fine to coarse, with coarser grades needing simmering.
Based on a measured density of 140 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured and levelled rather than shaken down. Last reviewed .
Bulgur wheat cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17.5 g | 0.62 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 35 g | 1.23 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 46.6 g | 1.64 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 70 g | 2.47 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 93.4 g | 3.29 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 105 g | 3.7 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 140 g | 4.94 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 210 g | 7.41 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 280 g | 9.88 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 420 g | 14.8 oz | 48 |
Bulgur wheat grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of bulgur wheat come to, handy when a recipe lists bulgur wheat in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.18 | 0.88 oz | 2.86 |
| 50 g | 0.36 | 1.76 oz | 5.71 |
| 75 g | 0.54 | 2.65 oz | 8.57 |
| 100 g | 0.71 | 3.53 oz | 11.4 |
| 125 g | 0.89 | 4.41 oz | 14.3 |
| 150 g | 1.07 | 5.29 oz | 17.1 |
| 175 g | 1.25 | 6.17 oz | 20 |
| 200 g | 1.43 | 7.05 oz | 22.9 |
| 225 g | 1.61 | 7.94 oz | 25.7 |
| 250 g | 1.79 | 8.82 oz | 28.6 |
| 300 g | 2.14 | 10.6 oz | 34.3 |
| 350 g | 2.5 | 12.3 oz | 40 |
| 400 g | 2.86 | 14.1 oz | 45.7 |
| 500 g | 3.57 | 17.6 oz | 57.1 |
Bulgur wheat: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of bulgur wheat weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of bulgur wheat in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup bulgur wheat | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 140 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 148 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 168 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 118 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Bulgur wheat in grams
- ⅛ cup bulgur wheat = 17.5g
- ¼ cup bulgur wheat = 35g — a quarter cup of bulgur wheat in grams
- ⅓ cup bulgur wheat = 46.6g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup bulgur wheat = 70g — half a cup of bulgur wheat in grams
- ⅔ cup bulgur wheat = 93.4g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup bulgur wheat = 105g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup bulgur wheat = 140g — one cup of bulgur wheat in grams
- 2 cups bulgur wheat = 280g — two cups
Bulgur wheat by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of bulgur wheat weighs about 8.75g, and one teaspoon about 2.92g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon bulgur wheat to grams = 8.75g
- 2 tablespoons bulgur wheat = 17.5g
- 3 tablespoons bulgur wheat = 26.2g
- 1 teaspoon bulgur wheat = 2.92g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of bulgur wheat is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.62 cups of bulgur wheat — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of bulgur wheat weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of bulgur wheat?
Because one cup of bulgur wheat weighs about 140 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 140. So 100g of bulgur wheat is about 0.71 cups, 200g is about 1.43 cups, 250g is about 1.79 cups, and 300g is about 2.14 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure bulgur wheat accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh bulgur wheat on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of bulgur wheat weighs about 140 grams (4.94 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts bulgur wheat and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Fine bulgur just needs soaking in hot water until tender; save simmering for coarse bulgur used in pilafs.
Bulgur wheat conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of bulgur wheat?
One US cup of bulgur wheat weighs approximately 140 grams (4.94 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of bulgur wheat?
Half a cup (½ cup) of bulgur wheat weighs approximately 70 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of bulgur wheat?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of bulgur wheat weighs approximately 35 grams.
How do I convert bulgur wheat from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 140. For example, 2 cups of bulgur wheat = 280 grams, and ¾ cup = 105 grams.
How many cups is 100g of bulgur wheat?
100 grams of bulgur wheat is about 0.71 cups. 200g is about 1.43 cups and 300g is about 2.14 cups, since 1 cup weighs 140 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of bulgur wheat?
One 250 ml metric cup of bulgur wheat, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 148 grams, compared with 140 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.