400 Grams of Quinoa (uncooked) to Cups
400 grams of quinoa = about 2⅓ cups
That's 2.35 US cups, or 2.23 metric cups (250 ml).
400 grams of quinoa in other units
- Ounces
- 14.1
- US cups
- 2.35
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2.23
- Tablespoons
- 37.6
- Milliliters
- 557
How to convert grams of quinoa to cups
One level US cup of quinoa weighs about 170 g. Divide the grams by that: 400 ÷ 170 = 2.35 cups.
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup.
Quinoa (uncooked): grams to cups chart
| Grams | Cups | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 25 grams | about 2¼ tablespoons | 0.15 cups |
| 50 grams | about ⅓ cup | 0.29 cups |
| 75 grams | about ½ cup | 0.44 cups |
| 100 grams | about ⅝ cup | 0.59 cups |
| 113 grams | ⅔ cup | 0.66 cups |
| 120 grams | about ⅔ cup | 0.71 cups |
| 125 grams | about ¾ cup | 0.74 cups |
| 150 grams | about ⅞ cup | 0.88 cups |
| 170 grams | 1 cup | 1 cups |
| 175 grams | about 1 cup | 1.03 cups |
| 200 grams | about 1⅛ cups | 1.18 cups |
| 225 grams | about 1⅓ cups | 1.32 cups |
| 250 grams | about 1½ cups | 1.47 cups |
| 300 grams | about 1¾ cups | 1.76 cups |
| 340 grams | 2 cups | 2 cups |
| 350 grams | about 2 cups | 2.06 cups |
| 400 grams | about 2⅓ cups | 2.35 cups |
| 450 grams | about 2⅔ cups | 2.65 cups |
| 454 grams | 2⅔ cups | 2.67 cups |
| 500 grams | about 3 cups | 2.94 cups |
| 600 grams | about 3½ cups | 3.53 cups |
| 750 grams | about 4⅜ cups | 4.41 cups |
| 1000 grams | 5⅞ cups | 5.88 cups |
400 grams of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Cups | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | about 4½ cups | 4.44 cups |
| White Rice (uncooked) | about 2⅛ cups | 2.16 cups |
| Brown Rice (uncooked) | about 2⅛ cups | 2.11 cups |
| Dried Lentils | about 2⅛ cups | 2.08 cups |
| Couscous (uncooked) | about 2⅓ cups | 2.31 cups |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | about 3⅝ cups | 3.57 cups |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 8 cups | 8 cups |
| Chia Seeds | 2½ cups | 2.5 cups |
| Ground Flaxseed | 4 cups | 4 cups |
| Sesame Seeds | about 2¾ cups | 2.78 cups |
| All-Purpose Flour | about 3¼ cups | 3.2 cups |
| Bread Flour | about 3⅛ cups | 3.15 cups |
| Almond Flour | about 4⅛ cups | 4.17 cups |
| Granulated Sugar | 2 cups | 2 cups |
More quinoa conversions
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- 1 ounce of quinoa to cups
- 1 tablespoon of quinoa to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 400 grams of quinoa?
400 grams of quinoa is about 2⅓ cups (2.35 cups), 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). In metric cups, 400 grams of quinoa is 2.23 cups.
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.