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3 Cups of Quinoa (uncooked) in Grams
3 cups of quinoa = 510 grams
That's 510 g, or 18 oz by weight.
3 cups of quinoa in other units
- Grams
- 510
- Ounces
- 18
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2.84
- Tablespoons
- 48
- Milliliters
- 710
How to convert cups of quinoa to grams
One level US cup of quinoa weighs about 170 g. Multiply: 3 × 170 = 510 g.
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup.
Quinoa (uncooked): cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 21 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 43 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 57 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 85 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 113 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 128 grams |
| 1 cup | 170 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 213 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 255 grams |
| 2 cups | 340 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 425 grams |
| 3 cups | 510 grams |
| 4 cups | 680 grams |
3 cups of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | 270 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 555 grams |
| Brown Rice (uncooked) | 570 grams |
| Dried Lentils | 576 grams |
| Couscous (uncooked) | 519 grams |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | 336 grams |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 150 grams |
| Chia Seeds | 480 grams |
| Ground Flaxseed | 300 grams |
| Sesame Seeds | 432 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 375 grams |
| Bread Flour | 381 grams |
| Almond Flour | 288 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 600 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 3 cups of quinoa?
3 cups of quinoa is 510 grams, based on 170 g per level US cup.
Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?
Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 3 cups of quinoa would be 539 g.
Should I weigh quinoa or measure it by volume?
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.