🔄 Reverse Volume Conversion
Cups of Lentils (Dry) to Grams Converter
Standard Bulk Density192g / US Legal Cup
1 US cup of dry lentils weighs 192 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central.
Interactive Lentils (Dry) Cup Calculator
Required Weight in Grams
192 grams
(approx 6.77 oz)Lentils (Dry) Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 24 g | 24 g | 25 g | 0.85 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 48 g | 47 g | 50 g | 1.69 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 64 g | 63 g | 67 g | 2.26 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 96 g | 95 g | 100 g | 3.39 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 128 g | 126 g | 133 g | 4.52 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 144 g | 142 g | 150 g | 5.08 oz |
| 1 cup | 192 g | 189 g | 200 g | 6.77 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 240 g | 237 g | 250 g | 8.47 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 288 g | 284 g | 300 g | 10.16 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 336 g | 331 g | 350 g | 11.85 oz |
| 2 cups | 384 g | 379 g | 400 g | 13.55 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 480 g | 473 g | 500 g | 16.93 oz |
| 3 cups | 576 g | 568 g | 600 g | 20.32 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Lentils (Dry)
Small disc-shaped legumes pack fairly tightly in a measuring cup.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Sort and rinse lentils before use. Level off measuring cup evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lentils (Dry) Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Lentils (Dry)?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of lentils (dry) weighs 192 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 189 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 200 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Lentils (Dry)?
1/2 US Legal Cup of lentils (dry) weighs 96 grams.
How do I convert cups of Lentils (Dry) to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 192g. For example, 1.5 cups × 192g = 288 grams.