How Many Grams in a Cup of Red lentils (dry)?
1 cup of red lentils (dry) = 192 grams · 100g = 0.52 cups
Red (split) lentils are hulled and split, so they cook quickly without soaking and break down into a soft purée — ideal for dal and thick soups. Dry, they weigh about 192 grams per cup. They lose their shape as they cook, unlike green or brown lentils.
Based on a measured density of 192 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured and levelled rather than shaken down. Last reviewed .
Red lentils (dry) cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24 g | 0.85 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 48 g | 1.69 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 63.9 g | 2.26 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 96 g | 3.39 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 128 g | 4.52 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 144 g | 5.08 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 192 g | 6.77 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 288 g | 10.2 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 384 g | 13.5 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 576 g | 20.3 oz | 48 |
Common red lentils (dry) amounts
Red lentils (dry) grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of red lentils (dry) come to, handy when a recipe lists red lentils (dry) in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.13 | 0.88 oz | 2.08 |
| 50 g | 0.26 | 1.76 oz | 4.17 |
| 75 g | 0.39 | 2.65 oz | 6.25 |
| 100 g | 0.52 | 3.53 oz | 8.33 |
| 125 g | 0.65 | 4.41 oz | 10.4 |
| 150 g | 0.78 | 5.29 oz | 12.5 |
| 175 g | 0.91 | 6.17 oz | 14.6 |
| 200 g | 1.04 | 7.05 oz | 16.7 |
| 225 g | 1.17 | 7.94 oz | 18.8 |
| 250 g | 1.3 | 8.82 oz | 20.8 |
| 300 g | 1.56 | 10.6 oz | 25 |
| 350 g | 1.82 | 12.3 oz | 29.2 |
| 400 g | 2.08 | 14.1 oz | 33.3 |
| 500 g | 2.6 | 17.6 oz | 41.7 |
Red lentils (dry): US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of red lentils (dry) 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 red lentils (dry) in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup red lentils (dry) | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 192 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 203 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 231 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 162 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: Red lentils (dry) in grams
- ⅛ cup red lentils (dry) = 24g
- ¼ cup red lentils (dry) = 48g — a quarter cup of red lentils (dry) in grams
- ⅓ cup red lentils (dry) = 63.9g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup red lentils (dry) = 96g — half a cup of red lentils (dry) in grams
- ⅔ cup red lentils (dry) = 128g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup red lentils (dry) = 144g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup red lentils (dry) = 192g — one cup of red lentils (dry) in grams
- 2 cups red lentils (dry) = 384g — two cups
Red lentils (dry) by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of red lentils (dry) weighs about 12g, and one teaspoon about 4g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon red lentils (dry) to grams = 12g
- 2 tablespoons red lentils (dry) = 24g
- 3 tablespoons red lentils (dry) = 36g
- 1 teaspoon red lentils (dry) = 4g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of red lentils (dry) is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.18 cups of red lentils (dry) — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of red lentils (dry) weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of red lentils (dry)?
Because one cup of red lentils (dry) weighs about 192 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 192. So 100g of red lentils (dry) is about 0.52 cups, 200g is about 1.04 cups, 250g is about 1.3 cups, and 300g is about 1.56 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure red lentils (dry) accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh red lentils (dry) on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of red lentils (dry) weighs about 192 grams (6.77 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts red lentils (dry) 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: Red lentils cook in 15–20 minutes and dissolve into a creamy texture, so use them when you want body, not when you want lentils to hold their shape.
Red lentils (dry) conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of red lentils (dry)?
One US cup of red lentils (dry) weighs approximately 192 grams (6.77 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of red lentils (dry)?
Half a cup (½ cup) of red lentils (dry) weighs approximately 96 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of red lentils (dry)?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of red lentils (dry) weighs approximately 48 grams.
How do I convert red lentils (dry) from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 192. For example, 2 cups of red lentils (dry) = 384 grams, and ¾ cup = 144 grams.
How many cups is 100g of red lentils (dry)?
100 grams of red lentils (dry) is about 0.52 cups. 200g is about 1.04 cups and 300g is about 1.56 cups, since 1 cup weighs 192 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of red lentils (dry)?
One 250 ml metric cup of red lentils (dry), used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 203 grams, compared with 192 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.