Couscous — Cups to Grams
1 cup of couscous = 175 grams
1 cup of couscous weighs approximately 175 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.
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Result
175 g
How to Measure Couscous Correctly
Couscous should be measured by volume when uncooked, using a dry measuring cup. For cooked couscous, it's best to measure by weight. The ratio is typically 1 cup uncooked couscous to 2 cups cooked couscous.
Understanding Couscous Measurements
Couscous is tiny pasta made from semolina. One cup of uncooked couscous weighs approximately 175 grams, while one cup of cooked couscous weighs about 165 grams. It's very quick to prepare, taking only a few minutes.
Common Uses in Baking & Cooking
Couscous is used as a side dish, in salads, and in grain bowls. It's quick to prepare and has a light, fluffy texture. It's a staple in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Storage and Handling Tips
Store uncooked couscous in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It can be kept for up to 2 years if stored properly. Cooked couscous should be refrigerated and used within 3-4 days.
Need to convert couscous to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.
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Couscous Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.65g | 0.13 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 10.9g | 0.39 oz |
| ¼ cup | 43.8g | 1.54 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 58.3g | 2.06 oz |
| ½ cup | 87.5g | 3.09 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 117g | 4.12 oz |
| ¾ cup | 131g | 4.63 oz |
| 1 cup | 175g | 6.17 oz |
| 1½ cups | 263g | 9.26 oz |
| 2 cups | 350g | 12.3 oz |
Measurement Note
Dry.
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