What does 1 cup of dry pasta look like?
1 cup of dry pasta is a standard kitchen measurement that weighs 4.17 oz (118 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 5.4 in (13.7 cm) wide and 1.89 in (4.8 cm) tall, which is about the size of a coffee mug.
In kitchen measures
16 tablespoons
48 tsp · 16 tbsp · 1 cups
about the size of a coffee mug
- Weight
- 4.17 oz (118 g)
- Volume
- 16 tbsp (237 mL)
- Pile width
- 5.4 in (13.7 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
- Density
- 0.5 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Dry pasta typically ranges 0.38–0.62 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does dry pasta occupy?
- It has a volume of 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equal to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- What is the density of dry pasta?
- The typical density is 0.5 g/mL, though this ranges from 0.38 to 0.62 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use to visualize the size?
- The photo shows the pile next to a golf ball, a soda can, and a smartphone.