How many grams is 1 cup of couscous (dry)?

1 cup of couscous (dry) weighs about 173 g.

Is the cup-to-gram value the same for every brand?

It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Cups of couscous (dry) to grams

Answer

1 cup of couscous (dry) = 173 g

Convert any amount

Amount cup = – gram

Conversion table

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	43.2 g
0.5 cups	86.4 g
0.75 cups	130 g
1 cup	173 g
1.5 cups	259 g
2 cups	346 g
3 cups	518 g
4 cups	691 g

Based on the US customary cup of 240 ml. A metric cup (250 ml) is about 4% larger.

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How to measure

These figures are for dry, uncooked couscous. It roughly doubles in volume once steamed, so measure it dry.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 cup of couscous (dry)?: 1 cup of couscous (dry) weighs about 173 g.
Is the cup-to-gram value the same for every brand?: It is close, but density varies slightly with brand, humidity and how tightly you pack it. Weigh on a scale when accuracy matters.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.