Lentils (dried): Cups to Grams
One US cup of lentils (dried) weighs about 192 grams (6.8 oz). Use the converter or the chart below for any amount.
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Lentils (dried)
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Approximate values. Density varies with how the ingredient is packed, sifted, or measured.
Lentils (dried) cups to grams chart
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup lentils (dried) | 24 g | 0.8 oz |
| 1/4 cup lentils (dried) | 48 g | 1.7 oz |
| 1/3 cup lentils (dried) | 64 g | 2.3 oz |
| 1/2 cup lentils (dried) | 96 g | 3.4 oz |
| 2/3 cup lentils (dried) | 128 g | 4.5 oz |
| 3/4 cup lentils (dried) | 144 g | 5.1 oz |
| 1 cup lentils (dried) | 192 g | 6.8 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups lentils (dried) | 288 g | 10.2 oz |
| 2 cups lentils (dried) | 384 g | 13.5 oz |
| 3 cups lentils (dried) | 576 g | 20.3 oz |
| 1 tablespoon lentils (dried) | 12 g | 0.4 oz |
| 1 teaspoon lentils (dried) | 4 g | 0.1 oz |
Measuring lentils (dried) accurately
Dry brown or green lentils. Because a cup measures volume rather than weight, the most reliable way to get the same result every time is to weigh lentils (dried) on a kitchen scale and aim for the gram figure above. The conversions on this page are based on the US cup of about 236.6 ml.
FAQ
- How many grams is 1 cup of lentils (dried)?
- One US cup of lentils (dried) weighs about 192 grams (6.8 oz). Dry brown or green lentils.
- How many grams is half a cup of lentils (dried)?
- Half a US cup of lentils (dried) is about 96 grams.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of lentils (dried)?
- One tablespoon of lentils (dried) is about 12 grams, since a tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup.