Grams to Cups: Lentils
1 cup of lentils weighs about 192 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of lentils (dry) = ½ cup (0.52 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of lentils weigh?
One US cup of lentils weighs about 192 grams (6.8 oz). A tablespoon holds about 12.0 g and a teaspoon about 4.0 g.
| Amount | Lentils in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 192 g |
| ¾ cup | 144 g |
| ⅔ cup | 128 g |
| ½ cup | 96 g |
| ⅓ cup | 64 g |
| ¼ cup | 48 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.0 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.0 g |
Grams to cups lentils chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.13 |
| 50 g | ¼ cup | 0.26 |
| 75 g | ⅜ cup | 0.39 |
| 100 g | ½ cup | 0.52 |
| 125 g | ⅔ cup | 0.65 |
| 150 g | ¾ cup | 0.78 |
| 200 g | 1 cup | 1.04 |
| 250 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.30 |
| 300 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.56 |
| 400 g | 2 ⅛ cups | 2.08 |
| 500 g | 2 ⅝ cups | 2.60 |
| 750 g | 3 ⅞ cups | 3.91 |
| 1000 g | 5 ¼ cups | 5.21 |
How to measure lentils
Pour lentils into a dry measuring cup and level the top. Weights here are for the ingredient as listed (for example uncooked rice or whole nuts), which can differ a lot from cooked or chopped versions.
Lentils compared with other grains, nuts & more
Different grains, nuts & more weigh different amounts per cup, so never swap one for another by volume without converting.
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| White rice (uncooked) | 185 g |
| Rolled oats | 90 g |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 170 g |
| Breadcrumbs (dry) | 108 g |
| Chocolate chips | 170 g |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 117 g |
| Almonds (whole) | 143 g |
| Raisins | 145 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of lentils?
One US cup of lentils is about 192 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of lentils?
100 grams of lentils is about ½ cup (0.52 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of lentils?
250 grams of lentils is about 1 ⅓ cups (1.30 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of lentils?
A level tablespoon of lentils weighs about 12.0 grams.
Other ingredients
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.