Spelt grains (uncooked) in grams
174 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 3.6 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 11 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 174 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 184 g |
| 100 milliliters | 74 g |
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Questions
How much does a cup of spelt berries weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of uncooked spelt berries weighs 174 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 184 g.
Is this the weight of spelt flour?
No. These figures are for whole spelt grains. Flour holds much more air, so a cup of spelt flour weighs far less.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of spelt?
Half a US cup (about 118 ml) of uncooked spelt berries weighs about 87 g.
Is spelt the same as farro?
Spelt is one of the three grains sold as farro in Italy, but most farro in US stores is emmer. They cook similarly and weigh about the same per cup.
A US cup of uncooked spelt berries weighs 174 g according to the USDA, half a cup about 87 g and 100 ml about 74 g. These are whole dry grains, cooked like farro or wheat berries.
This page is for whole grains, not spelt flour, which is much lighter per cup. The USDA has no volume weight for spelt flour, so for baking with it, weigh it or follow the weights on the bag.
USDA FoodData Central #169745 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)