Convert Quinoa – Cups, Grams, Ounces & Milliliters

Need to convert quinoa between cups, grams, ounces, or milliliters? Unitzzz provides accurate, instant conversions for dry, uncooked quinoa using a working density of 0.77 g/ml. Perfect for meal prep, grain bowls, salads, and baking.

Common Quinoa Conversions

• 1 cup dry quinoa ≈ 185–190 grams
• 1/2 cup dry quinoa ≈ 93–95 grams
• 1 tablespoon dry quinoa ≈ 8–9 grams
• 100 grams dry quinoa ≈ 0.53 cups
• 1 ml dry quinoa ≈ 0.77 grams
• 1 ounce dry quinoa ≈ 28 grams

About Quinoa Density

Quinoa is a small, high-protein seed that behaves like a grain in cooking. For dry, uncooked quinoa, a practical average density is about 0.77 g/ml, meaning one cup of dry quinoa weighs roughly 185–190 g. Once cooked, quinoa absorbs water and triples in volume, so cooked quinoa has a much lower density and very different cup-to-gram conversions.

Cooking & Prep Tips

• Rinse quinoa under cold water before cooking to remove bitterness from saponins.
• A common cooking ratio is 1 cup dry quinoa to 2 cups water or broth.
• Let cooked quinoa rest, covered, for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork for a lighter texture.
• Use leftover cooked quinoa in salads, grain bowls, or as a base for roasted vegetables.