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Grains & Legumes

Lentils (Dry) Conversion: Cups to Grams

Lentils are small legumes that cook quickly without pre-soaking, making them one of the most convenient pulses. They come in red, green, brown, and black varieties. Rich in plant-based protein, fibre, and iron. Red lentils break down during cooking and are ideal for soups and dals; green and brown lentils hold their shape well.

192g per cup
12g per tablespoon
4g per teaspoon
6.77oz per cup

Lentils (Dry) Conversion Table

Amount Grams (g) Ounces (oz) Tablespoons Teaspoons
⅛ cup 24 g 0.85 oz 2 tbsp 6 tsp
¼ cup 48 g 1.69 oz 4 tbsp 12 tsp
⅓ cup 64 g 2.26 oz 5.33 tbsp 16 tsp
½ cup 96 g 3.39 oz 8 tbsp 24 tsp
⅔ cup 128 g 4.52 oz 11 tbsp 32 tsp
¾ cup 144 g 5.08 oz 12 tbsp 36 tsp
1 cup 192 g 6.77 oz 16 tbsp 48 tsp
1½ cups 288 g 10 oz 24 tbsp 72 tsp
2 cups 384 g 14 oz 32 tbsp 96 tsp
3 cups 576 g 20 oz 48 tbsp 144 tsp
4 cups 768 g 27 oz 64 tbsp 192 tsp

Quick Lentils (Dry) Converter

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Lentils (Dry)?
1 cup of Lentils (Dry) weighs 192 grams (6.77 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Lentils (Dry)?
1 tablespoon of Lentils (Dry) weighs 12 grams.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of Lentils (Dry)?
1 teaspoon of Lentils (Dry) weighs 4 grams.

Did You Know?

  • 1 cup of dry lentils weighs 192g and yields about 2.5 cups cooked.
  • Lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking, unlike most legumes.
  • They are one of the best plant-based sources of iron and folate.
  • Red lentils cook in just 15–20 minutes and naturally thicken soups.
  • Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops — evidence dates to 8,000 BCE in the Middle East.