Lentils (dry) in grams
192 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 4 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 12 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 192 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 203 g |
| 100 milliliters | 81 g |
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Questions
How much does a cup of dry lentils weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of uncooked lentils weighs 192 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 203 g.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of lentils?
Half a US cup (about 118 ml) of dry lentils weighs about 96 g.
How many cups of cooked lentils does 1 cup dry make?
About 2 1/2 cups. Lentils absorb a lot of water as they cook, so cooked lentils weigh far more than dry.
Do red lentils weigh the same as green lentils?
Close. Split red lentils pack a little more tightly, so weigh them when a recipe gives grams.
A US cup of dry lentils weighs 192 g according to the USDA, a US tablespoon 12 g and 100 ml about 81 g. Measure them uncooked, before rinsing.
Lentils need no soaking and cook in 20 to 30 minutes. One cup dry makes about 2 1/2 cups cooked. Small red lentils fall apart for soups and dal, while green and brown lentils hold their shape.
USDA FoodData Central #172420 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)