What does 1 cup of lentils (dry) look like?
1 cup of lentils (dry) is a standard kitchen measure that is about the size of a coffee mug. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 5.47 in (13.9 cm) wide and 1.84 in (4.68 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
16 tablespoons
48 tsp · 16 tbsp · 1 cups
about the size of a coffee mug
- Weight
- 6.68 oz (189 g)
- Volume
- 16 tbsp (237 mL)
- Pile width
- 5.47 in (13.9 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.84 in (4.68 cm)
- Density
- 0.8 g/mL
Lentils (dry) typically ranges 0.75–0.85 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of lentils weigh?
- The weight of 1 cup of lentils (dry) is 6.68 oz (189 g).
- What is the volume of these lentils in other kitchen units?
- The volume is 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equal to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- What is the typical density of dry lentils?
- The typical density is 0.8 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.75 to 0.85 g/mL depending on packing.