Uncooked Bulgur Wheat: US Cups to Grams (g) & Cooked Volume Conversion
Convert volumes of uncooked bulgur wheat (fine, medium, or coarse grind) measured in US cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g) and estimate the resulting cooked volume.
US Cups (Uncooked Bulgur)
Grams (g) (approx.)
Cooked Volume (US Cups) (approx.)
1/4 cup
35-40 g
~3/4 cup to 1 cup
1/3 cup
47-53 g
~1 cup to 1 1/3 cups
1/2 cup
70-80 g
~1 1/2 cups to 2 cups
1 cup
140-160 g (often ~140g or 150g)
~2 1/2 to 3 cups
Important Considerations for Bulgur Wheat:
Bulgur wheat is whole wheat groats that have been parboiled, dried, and cracked. The weight of 1 US cup of uncooked bulgur can vary based on the grind size (fine, medium, coarse). A common average is around **140-150 grams per US cup** (approximately 5-5.3 ounces).
Bulgur typically expands to about **2.5 to 3 times its original volume** when cooked or soaked. Fine bulgur rehydrates more quickly than coarse.
It's a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, notably in tabbouleh and kibbeh.
For consistency, especially when preparing salads or dishes where texture is important, measuring by weight can be beneficial.