Uncooked Pearl Barley: US Cups to Grams (g) & Cooked Volume Conversion
Convert volumes of uncooked pearl barley measured in US cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g) and estimate the resulting cooked volume.
US Cups (Uncooked Pearl Barley)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Cooked Volume (US Cups) (approx.)
1/4 cup
48-50 g
~3/4 cup to 1 cup
1/3 cup
64-67 g
~1 cup to 1 1/3 cups
1/2 cup
95-100 g
~1 1/2 cups to 2 cups
1 cup
190-200 g (often ~190g)
~3 to 4 cups
Important Considerations for Pearl Barley:
Pearl barley is barley that has had its hull and bran removed and polished. The weight of 1 US cup of uncooked pearl barley is typically around **190-200 grams** (approximately 6.7-7 ounces).
When cooked, pearl barley generally expands to about **3 to 4 times its original volume**. The amount of liquid used and cooking time will affect the final yield.
Hulled barley (which still has its bran) will have different cooking times and may have a slightly different density.
For consistent results, especially in recipes or for meal planning, measuring barley by weight can be more accurate.