How Many Grams in a Cup of Quinoa (uncooked)?
1 cup of quinoa (uncooked) = 170 grams · 100g = 0.59 cups
Uncooked quinoa weighs about 170 grams per cup and expands to roughly three times its volume cooked. It carries a natural bitter coating called saponin that should be rinsed off before cooking. A high-protein pseudo-grain, it cooks faster than most rice.
Based on a measured density of 170 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured and levelled rather than shaken down. Last reviewed .
Quinoa (uncooked) cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21.2 g | 0.75 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 56.6 g | 2 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 85 g | 3 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 113 g | 4 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 128 g | 4.5 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 170 g | 6 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 255 g | 8.99 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 340 g | 12 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 510 g | 18 oz | 48 |
Common quinoa (uncooked) amounts
Quinoa (uncooked) grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of quinoa (uncooked) come to, handy when a recipe lists quinoa (uncooked) in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.15 | 0.88 oz | 2.35 |
| 50 g | 0.29 | 1.76 oz | 4.71 |
| 75 g | 0.44 | 2.65 oz | 7.06 |
| 100 g | 0.59 | 3.53 oz | 9.41 |
| 125 g | 0.74 | 4.41 oz | 11.8 |
| 150 g | 0.88 | 5.29 oz | 14.1 |
| 175 g | 1.03 | 6.17 oz | 16.5 |
| 200 g | 1.18 | 7.05 oz | 18.8 |
| 225 g | 1.32 | 7.94 oz | 21.2 |
| 250 g | 1.47 | 8.82 oz | 23.5 |
| 300 g | 1.76 | 10.6 oz | 28.2 |
| 350 g | 2.06 | 12.3 oz | 32.9 |
| 400 g | 2.35 | 14.1 oz | 37.6 |
| 500 g | 2.94 | 17.6 oz | 47.1 |
Quinoa (uncooked): US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of quinoa (uncooked) 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 quinoa (uncooked) in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 170 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 180 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 204 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 144 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: Quinoa (uncooked) in grams
- ⅛ cup quinoa (uncooked) = 21.2g
- ¼ cup quinoa (uncooked) = 42.5g — a quarter cup of quinoa (uncooked) in grams
- ⅓ cup quinoa (uncooked) = 56.6g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup quinoa (uncooked) = 85g — half a cup of quinoa (uncooked) in grams
- ⅔ cup quinoa (uncooked) = 113g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup quinoa (uncooked) = 128g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked) = 170g — one cup of quinoa (uncooked) in grams
- 2 cups quinoa (uncooked) = 340g — two cups
Quinoa (uncooked) by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of quinoa (uncooked) weighs about 10.6g, and one teaspoon about 3.54g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon quinoa (uncooked) to grams = 10.6g
- 2 tablespoons quinoa (uncooked) = 21.2g
- 3 tablespoons quinoa (uncooked) = 31.9g
- 1 teaspoon quinoa (uncooked) = 3.54g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of quinoa (uncooked) is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.34 cups of quinoa (uncooked) — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of quinoa (uncooked)?
Because one cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs about 170 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 170. So 100g of quinoa (uncooked) is about 0.59 cups, 200g is about 1.18 cups, 250g is about 1.47 cups, and 300g is about 1.76 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure quinoa (uncooked) accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh quinoa (uncooked) on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs about 170 grams (6 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts quinoa (uncooked) 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: Rinse quinoa well in a fine sieve before cooking to wash away the bitter saponin coating, even if the package says it is pre-rinsed.
Quinoa (uncooked) conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
One US cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs approximately 170 grams (6 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
Half a cup (½ cup) of quinoa (uncooked) weighs approximately 85 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of quinoa (uncooked) weighs approximately 42.5 grams.
How do I convert quinoa (uncooked) from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 170. For example, 2 cups of quinoa (uncooked) = 340 grams, and ¾ cup = 128 grams.
How many cups is 100g of quinoa (uncooked)?
100 grams of quinoa (uncooked) is about 0.59 cups. 200g is about 1.18 cups and 300g is about 1.76 cups, since 1 cup weighs 170 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
One 250 ml metric cup of quinoa (uncooked), used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 180 grams, compared with 170 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.