Couscous (uncooked): mL to Grams (g) Converter
Couscous (uncooked) is lighter than water, so 1 mL does not simply equal 1 gram. This converter uses the real density of couscous (uncooked) (about 0.73 g per mL) to turn any volume you enter into an accurate weight - and lets you switch to any of our other 85 ingredients without leaving the page.
Popular Couscous (uncooked) Conversions
Couscous (uncooked) - Milliliter to Gram Conversion Chart
| mL | Grams |
|---|---|
| 5 mL | 3.65 g |
| 10 mL | 7.3 g |
| 15 mL | 10.95 g |
| 20 mL | 14.6 g |
| 25 mL | 18.25 g |
| 30 mL | 21.9 g |
| 50 mL | 36.5 g |
| 80 mL | 58.4 g |
| 100 mL | 73 g |
| 125 mL | 91.25 g |
| 150 mL | 109.5 g |
| 200 mL | 146 g |
| 250 mL | 182.5 g |
| 300 mL | 219 g |
| 400 mL | 292 g |
| 500 mL | 365 g |
| 600 mL | 438 g |
| 700 mL | 511 g |
| 800 mL | 584 g |
| 1000 mL | 730 g |
Based on a density of 0.73 g/mL for couscous (uncooked). Switch the ingredient above and this chart updates automatically.
Common Couscous (uncooked) Kitchen Measures
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.5981 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 10.7944 g |
| 1/4 cup | 43.1773 g |
| 1/2 cup | 86.3546 g |
| 1 cup | 172.7092 g |
| 2 cups | 345.4185 g |
Based on US customary measures (1 cup = 236.6 mL, 1 tablespoon = 14.79 mL, 1 teaspoon = 4.93 mL) and a density of 0.73 g/mL for couscous (uncooked).
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Couscous (uncooked): mL to Grams and Grams to mL
If a recipe lists uncooked couscous in mL and your scale reads grams, the short answer is that 100 mL of uncooked couscous weighs about 73 g. Uncooked couscous is lighter than water, so the two numbers are never the same.
The Formula
mL to grams: Weight (g) = Volume (mL) × 0.73
Grams to mL: Volume (mL) = Weight (g) ÷ 0.73
Worked Examples
- 15 mL of uncooked couscous = 10.9 g
- 250 mL of uncooked couscous = 182.5 g
- 200 g of uncooked couscous = 274 mL
Common Kitchen Measures
- 1 teaspoon (4.93 mL) = 3.6 g
- 1 tablespoon (14.79 mL) = 10.8 g
- 1/4 cup (59.1 mL) = 43.2 g
- 1/2 cup (118.3 mL) = 86.4 g
- 1 cup (236.6 mL) = 172.7 g
Why Uncooked Couscous Weighs What It Does
Couscous is made of tiny pellets of semolina, which pack tightly. Dry couscous is about 0.73 g per mL, or around 173 g per cup.
Measuring Tips
Measure it dry. It swells when it is soaked in hot water or stock, usually to about double its volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 100 mL of uncooked couscous?
About 73 g, using a density of 0.73 g per mL.
How many mL is 100 g of uncooked couscous?
About 137 mL.
Is pearl couscous the same weight per cup?
No. Pearl, or Israeli, couscous has larger grains and packs differently, so weigh it.
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These figures are good kitchen estimates. Brand, temperature and how an ingredient is packed can shift the weight slightly, so use a scale when precision matters.
