Grams to Cups: Quinoa
1 cup of quinoa weighs about 170 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of quinoa (uncooked) = ⅝ cup (0.59 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of quinoa weigh?
One US cup of quinoa weighs about 170 grams (6.0 oz). A tablespoon holds about 10.6 g and a teaspoon about 3.5 g.
| Amount | Quinoa in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 170 g |
| ¾ cup | 128 g |
| ⅔ cup | 113 g |
| ½ cup | 85 g |
| ⅓ cup | 57 g |
| ¼ cup | 42 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 10.6 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.5 g |
Grams to cups quinoa chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.15 |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup | 0.29 |
| 75 g | ½ cup | 0.44 |
| 100 g | ⅝ cup | 0.59 |
| 125 g | ¾ cup | 0.74 |
| 150 g | ⅞ cup | 0.88 |
| 200 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.18 |
| 250 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.47 |
| 300 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.76 |
| 400 g | 2 ⅓ cups | 2.35 |
| 500 g | 3 cups | 2.94 |
| 750 g | 4 ⅜ cups | 4.41 |
| 1000 g | 5 ⅞ cups | 5.88 |
How to measure quinoa
Pour quinoa 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.
Quinoa 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 |
| Lentils (dry) | 192 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 quinoa?
One US cup of quinoa is about 170 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of quinoa?
100 grams of quinoa is about ⅝ cup (0.59 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of quinoa?
250 grams of quinoa is about 1 ½ cups (1.47 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of quinoa?
A level tablespoon of quinoa weighs about 10.6 grams.
Other ingredients
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.