Quinoa (uncooked): mL to Grams (g) Converter
Quinoa (uncooked) is lighter than water, so 1 mL does not simply equal 1 gram. This converter uses the real density of quinoa (uncooked) (about 0.72 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.
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Quinoa (uncooked) - Milliliter to Gram Conversion Chart
| mL | Grams |
|---|---|
| 5 mL | 3.6 g |
| 10 mL | 7.2 g |
| 15 mL | 10.8 g |
| 20 mL | 14.4 g |
| 25 mL | 18 g |
| 30 mL | 21.6 g |
| 50 mL | 36 g |
| 80 mL | 57.6 g |
| 100 mL | 72 g |
| 125 mL | 90 g |
| 150 mL | 108 g |
| 200 mL | 144 g |
| 250 mL | 180 g |
| 300 mL | 216 g |
| 400 mL | 288 g |
| 500 mL | 360 g |
| 600 mL | 432 g |
| 700 mL | 504 g |
| 800 mL | 576 g |
| 1000 mL | 720 g |
Based on a density of 0.72 g/mL for quinoa (uncooked). Switch the ingredient above and this chart updates automatically.
Common Quinoa (uncooked) Kitchen Measures
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3.5488 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 10.6465 g |
| 1/4 cup | 42.5858 g |
| 1/2 cup | 85.1717 g |
| 1 cup | 170.3434 g |
| 2 cups | 340.6867 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 0.72 g/mL for quinoa (uncooked).
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Quinoa (uncooked): mL to Grams and Grams to mL
If a recipe lists uncooked quinoa in mL and your scale reads grams, the short answer is that 100 mL of uncooked quinoa weighs about 72 g. Uncooked quinoa is lighter than water, so the two numbers are never the same.
The Formula
mL to grams: Weight (g) = Volume (mL) × 0.72
Grams to mL: Volume (mL) = Weight (g) ÷ 0.72
Worked Examples
- 15 mL of uncooked quinoa = 10.8 g
- 250 mL of uncooked quinoa = 180 g
- 200 g of uncooked quinoa = 277.8 mL
Common Kitchen Measures
- 1 teaspoon (4.93 mL) = 3.5 g
- 1 tablespoon (14.79 mL) = 10.6 g
- 1/4 cup (59.1 mL) = 42.6 g
- 1/2 cup (118.3 mL) = 85.2 g
- 1 cup (236.6 mL) = 170.3 g
Why Uncooked Quinoa Weighs What It Does
Uncooked quinoa seeds are small and round, so they pack neatly. The density comes out at about 0.72 g per mL, with a cup weighing around 170 g.
Measuring Tips
Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its bitter coating, but measure it dry. Rinsed wet seeds weigh more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 100 mL of uncooked quinoa?
About 72 g, using a density of 0.72 g per mL.
How many mL is 100 g of uncooked quinoa?
About 138.9 mL.
How much cooked quinoa does 1 cup of dry give?
About three cups of cooked quinoa.
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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.
