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Dry Lentils: Grams to Cups

Convert grams of dry lentils to cups. 1 US cup = 192g. Dry lentils are small, dense legumes that pack efficiently. 1 cup of dry lentils yields approximately 2.5 cups cooked.

Lentil density varies slightly by colour. Red lentils (split): ~192g/cup. Green lentils: ~192g/cup. Brown lentils: ~190g/cup. Black lentils (beluga): ~195g/cup. The differences are small and within measuring variation.

192g / US cupDense legumeHigh in protein & fibreSoups, dal, salads
48g
¼ cup
384g
2 cups exactly

Dry Lentils Grams to Cups Calculator

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Enter grams of dry lentils
For the most accurate results, weigh dry lentils on a digital kitchen scale. Cup measurements vary by technique and packing.
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1.00
1 cup
cups
16.0
Tablespoons
48.0
Teaspoons
237
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Oz (weight)
192g ÷ 192g/cup = 1.00 cups

Dry Lentils Conversion Table — Grams to Cups

Reference table of common gram amounts. Updates automatically when you change the cup standard or method above.

Values based on 192g/US Cup · Spoon & Level method · Change settings above to update this table
GramsFractionDecimal CupsTablespoonsWeight (oz)
10g0.05 cups0.05 cups0.8 tbsp0.35 oz
25g⅛ cup0.13 cups2.1 tbsp0.88 oz
50g¼ cup0.26 cups4.2 tbsp1.76 oz
75g3/8 cup0.39 cups6.2 tbsp2.65 oz
100g½ cup0.52 cups8.3 tbsp3.53 oz
192g= 1 cup10 cups1.00 cups16.0 tbsp6.77 oz
230g1 cup1.20 cups19.2 tbsp8.11 oz
288g1½ cups1.50 cups24.0 tbsp10.16 oz
384g20 cups2.00 cups32.0 tbsp13.55 oz
480g2½ cups2.50 cups40.0 tbsp16.93 oz
576g30 cups3.00 cups48.0 tbsp20.32 oz
768g40 cups4.00 cups64.0 tbsp27.09 oz
1152g60 cups6.00 cups96.0 tbsp40.64 oz
1536g80 cups8.00 cups128.0 tbsp54.18 oz

Based on US cup (236.6ml), spoon-and-level method. → Reverse: cups to grams

Most-Searched Dry Lentils Amounts

Common gram amounts from recipe searches, using the US cup spoon-and-level standard.

48 grams of dry lentils to cups

0.25 cups
= ¼ cup

Small soup addition.

96 grams of dry lentils to cups

0.50 cups
= ½ cup

Single serving or 2-person soup.

144 grams of dry lentils to cups

0.75 cups
= ¾ cup

3-4 person dal or soup.

192 grams of dry lentils to cups

1.00 cups
= 1 cup

Full cup reference.

288 grams of dry lentils to cups

1.50 cups
= 1½ cups

Large batch dal or soup.

384 grams of dry lentils to cups

2.00 cups
= 2 cups

Full meal prep batch.

Dry Lentils in Common Recipes

Real recipe amounts with gram and cup values for quick reference.

Red Lentil Dal (4)
192g — 1 cup
Lentil Soup (6)
384g — 2 cups
Lentil Salad (4)
192g — 1 cup
Mujaddara (4)
192g — 1 cup
Lentil Bolognese (4)
288g — 1½ cups
Lentil Burger Patties (4)
192g — 1 cup
French Lentil Side (4)
192g — 1 cup
Meal Prep Lentils (5 portions)
384g — 2 cups

Dry Lentils — Frequently Asked Questions

192 grams of dry lentils is exactly 1 US cup.
Unlike beans, lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking. Red and yellow lentils cook in 15-20 minutes. Green and brown lentils take 25-30 minutes. Black lentils take 25-30 minutes.
Dry lentils approximately double to 2.5x in volume when cooked. 1 cup (192g) of dry lentils yields about 2.5 cups cooked.
1 cup (192g) of dry green or brown lentils contains approximately 46g of protein. Cooked, 1 cup of lentils contains about 18g of protein.
Use 2 cups of water per 1 cup of dry lentils. For red lentils, use 1.5-2 cups water and cook for 15-20 minutes until soft.

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