How many tablespoons is 100 g of lentils (dry)?

100 g of lentils (dry) is about 7.84 tablespoons.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?

Because lentils (dry) isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and lentils (dry) weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of lentils (dry) to tablespoons

Answer

100 g of lentils (dry) = 7.84 tablespoons

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – tablespoon

Conversion table

Grams	Tablespoons
10 g	0.78 tbsp
25 g	1.96 tbsp
50 g	3.92 tbsp
100 g	7.84 tbsp
150 g	11.8 tbsp
200 g	15.7 tbsp
250 g	19.6 tbsp
300 g	23.5 tbsp
500 g	39.2 tbsp

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How to measure

For dry, uncooked lentils. They swell to two to three times the volume when cooked, so weigh or measure them dry.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons is 100 g of lentils (dry)?: 100 g of lentils (dry) is about 7.84 tablespoons.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?: Because lentils (dry) isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and lentils (dry) weighs more or less than water for that volume.

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.