Dried Lentils: US Cups to Grams (g) & Cooked Volume Conversion
Convert volumes of dried lentils (e.g., brown, green, red) measured in US cups to their approximate weight in metric grams (g) and estimate the resulting cooked volume.
US Cups (Dried Lentils)
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 ~192g)
~2 1/2 to 3 cups
Important Considerations for Dried Lentils:
The weight of 1 US cup of dried lentils is typically around **190-200 grams** (approximately 6.7-7 ounces).
Dried lentils generally expand to about **2.5 to 3 times their original volume** when cooked. Red lentils tend to break down more and might yield a slightly less distinct volume.
Different types of lentils (brown, green, red, Puy, etc.) have similar densities when dry.
Rinsing lentils before cooking is recommended. Soaking is generally not required for most lentils but can reduce cooking time.
For accurate meal planning or recipes where lentil quantity is crucial, measuring by weight can be more consistent.