How many grams in a cup of uncooked quinoa?

1 cup of uncooked quinoa weighs 177 grams (6.2 oz). Half a cup is 89 grams and a tablespoon is about 11 grams. Use the converter for any other amount.

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1 cup of uncooked quinoa weighs

177 g

6.2 oz

Cups of uncooked quinoa to grams

Cups	Grams	Ounces
⅛ cup	22 g	0.8 oz
¼ cup	44 g	1.6 oz
⅓ cup	59 g	2.1 oz
½ cup	89 g	3.1 oz
⅔ cup	118 g	4.2 oz
¾ cup	133 g	4.7 oz
1 cup	177 g	6.2 oz
1½ cups	266 g	9.4 oz
2 cups	354 g	12.5 oz
3 cups	531 g	18.7 oz
4 cups	708 g	25 oz
1 tablespoon	11 g	0.4 oz
1 teaspoon	3.7 g	0.1 oz

Grams of uncooked quinoa to cups

Grams	Cups	In measuring cups and spoons
25 g	0.14	2⅓ tbsp
50 g	0.28	¼ cup + ⅔ tbsp
100 g	0.56	½ cup + 1 tbsp
125 g	0.71	⅔ cup + ⅔ tbsp
150 g	0.85	¾ cup + 1⅔ tbsp
200 g	1.13	1 cup + 2 tbsp
250 g	1.41	1⅓ cups + 1⅓ tbsp
300 g	1.69	1⅔ cups + ⅓ tbsp
500 g	2.82	2¾ cups + 1⅓ tbsp
1000 g	5.65	5½ cups + 2⅓ tbsp

Measuring uncooked quinoa

Rinse quinoa after measuring, not before, so the cup stays accurate.

These weights come from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart and assume a level US cup of 236.6 milliliters. For example, 1½ cups of uncooked quinoa is 266 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of uncooked quinoa?

1 cup of uncooked quinoa weighs 177 grams, or 6.2 ounces, measured in a level US cup.

How many grams is ½ cup of uncooked quinoa?

½ cup of uncooked quinoa weighs 89 grams. ¼ cup weighs 44 grams.

How many grams are in a tablespoon of uncooked quinoa?

1 tablespoon of uncooked quinoa weighs about 11 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 3.7 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of uncooked quinoa?

100 grams of uncooked quinoa is 0.56 cups, or about ½ cup + 1 tbsp.

Last updated November 5, 2026 · Sources: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart

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