Quinoa
Grain·Density: 0.72 g/ml
Also known as: uncooked quinoa, white quinoa, dry quinoa
Density Information
0.72 g/ml(poured method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- 1 cup uncooked = approximately 3 cups cooked
- Rinse before cooking to remove bitter saponin coating
Quinoa — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 43g |
| ⅓ cup | 57g |
| ½ cup | 85g |
| ⅔ cup | 114g |
| ¾ cup | 128g |
| 1 cup | 170g |
| 1½ cups | 256g |
| 2 cups | 341g |
Based on quinoa density of 0.72 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of quinoa weighs approximately 170 grams. This is based on a density of 0.72 g/ml using the poured measurement method.
Quinoa has a density of 0.72 g/ml when measured using the poured method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure quinoa by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.