One level US cup of dry whole quinoa weighs approximately 177 grams.
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 177 g |
| ½ US cup | 88.5 g |
| ⅓ US cup | 59 g |
| ¼ US cup | 44.3 g |
| 1 US tablespoon | 11.1 g |
| 1 US teaspoon | 3.7 g |
Fill the cup with dry grains. Rinse them after measuring if your recipe calls for rinsing.
Cooked quinoa contains absorbed water and expands. For a salad specifying cooked quinoa, measure it after cooking.
Convert a different amountOriginal chart entry “Quinoa (whole)” — 1 US cup weighs approximately 177 g.
Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.