Uncooked Quinoa: US Cups to Grams (g) & Cooked Volume Conversion
Convert volumes of uncooked quinoa measured in US cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g) and estimate the resulting cooked volume.
| US Cups (Uncooked Quinoa) |
Grams (g) (approx.) |
Cooked Volume (US Cups) (approx.) |
| 1/4 cup | 42-45 g | ~3/4 cup |
| 1/3 cup | 56-60 g | ~1 cup |
| 1/2 cup | 85-90 g | ~1 1/2 cups |
| 1 cup | 170-180 g (often ~170g) | ~3 cups |
Important Considerations for Quinoa:
- The weight of 1 US cup of uncooked quinoa is typically around **170-180 grams** (approximately 6 ounces).
- Quinoa generally expands to about **3 times its original volume** when cooked. The standard ratio is 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid.
- It's important to rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove saponins, which can give it a bitter taste.
- Different colors of quinoa (white, red, black) have similar densities when uncooked.
- For meal planning and precise recipes, measuring quinoa by weight can be useful.
- Visit kitchencalculator.app for more grain conversions.