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.

Related Ingredients

Couscous Conversion Table

AmountGramsOunces
1 teaspoon3.65g0.13 oz
1 tablespoon10.9g0.39 oz
¼ cup43.8g1.54 oz
⅓ cup58.3g2.06 oz
½ cup87.5g3.09 oz
⅔ cup117g4.12 oz
¾ cup131g4.63 oz
1 cup175g6.17 oz
1½ cups263g9.26 oz
2 cups350g12.3 oz

Measurement Note

Dry.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of couscous?
One US cup of couscous weighs approximately 175 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.
How many tablespoons in a cup of couscous?
There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of couscous weighs approximately 10.9 grams.
How do I measure couscous accurately?
Dry. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.
How many cups in 100g of couscous?
100 grams of couscous is approximately 0.57 US cups.

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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.