Quinoa (uncooked): cups to grams
Use the converter to change any amount of quinoa (uncooked) between cups, grams, ounces and spoons, or jump to the charts below. Weights are for a standard US cup (236.6 ml).
Quinoa (uncooked): cups to grams
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 21 g | 0.75 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 43 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 57 g | 2 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 113 g | 4 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 128 g | 4.5 oz |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 213 g | 7.5 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
| 2 cups | 340 g | 11.99 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 425 g | 14.99 oz |
| 3 cups | 510 g | 17.99 oz |
| 4 cups | 680 g | 23.99 oz |
Quinoa (uncooked): grams to cups
| Grams | Cups | How to measure it |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.06 cups | 2.75 tsp |
| 25 g | 0.15 cups | 2 1/2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.29 cups | 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tsp |
| 75 g | 0.44 cups | 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.59 cups | 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.74 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 150 g | 0.88 cups | 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.18 cups | 1 cup + 3 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.47 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| 300 g | 1.76 cups | 1 3/4 cups |
| 400 g | 2.35 cups | 2 1/3 cups |
| 500 g | 2.94 cups | 2 3/4 cups + 3 tbsp |
| 750 g | 4.41 cups | 4 1/3 cups + 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 5.88 cups | 5 3/4 cups + 2 tbsp |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of quinoa (uncooked)
How to measure quinoa (uncooked) accurately
Pour grains into the cup and level the top without pressing down.
For the most reliable result, weigh quinoa (uncooked) on a digital kitchen scale: 170 g for every cup the recipe asks for.
Compare with similar ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 100 g in cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 170 g | 85 g | 0.59 |
| Rolled oats | 90 g | 45 g | 1.11 |
| Rice (uncooked) | 198 g | 99 g | 0.51 |
Quinoa (uncooked) conversion FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
1 cup of quinoa (uncooked) weighs 170 grams (6 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of quinoa (uncooked)?
1/2 cup of quinoa (uncooked) is 85 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of quinoa (uncooked)?
100 grams of quinoa (uncooked) is 0.59 cups, which you can measure as 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of quinoa (uncooked)?
1 tablespoon of quinoa (uncooked) weighs about 11 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 3.5 grams.
Why doesn’t a cup of quinoa (uncooked) weigh the same as a cup of water?
A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but quinoa (uncooked) has a different density, so the same cup holds 170 g. That is why weighing gives more reliable results than cups.
Other amounts in grams
Source: USDA FoodData Central. Last checked September 2026. Weights vary slightly by brand and how the cup is filled.
Was this page helpful?
Thanks, we read every report.