Tapioca pearls in grams
152 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | 3.2 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | 9.5 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | 152 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | 161 g |
| 100 milliliters | 64 g |
Other ingredients
Questions
How much does a cup of tapioca pearls weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of dry pearl tapioca weighs 152 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 161 g.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of small pearl tapioca?
A quarter US cup (about 59 ml) of dry small pearl tapioca weighs about 38 g.
How many grams in a tablespoon of tapioca pearls?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) holds about 9.5 g of dry pearl tapioca.
Is pearl tapioca the same as tapioca starch?
No. Both come from cassava, but tapioca starch (tapioca flour) is a fine powder used to thicken and in gluten-free baking. Do not swap them in a recipe.
A US cup of dry pearl tapioca weighs 152 g according to the USDA, a quarter cup about 38 g and a US tablespoon about 9.5 g. That covers the small pearls used in classic tapioca pudding.
Pearl tapioca is not interchangeable by volume with quick-cooking (minute) tapioca or tapioca starch, which are ground and pack differently. Large boba pearls for bubble tea are another product again.
USDA FoodData Central #169717 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-25)