Red Lentils (dried) — Measurement Converter
A US cup of red lentils (dried) (also called masoor dal) weighs 192 g. Working back the other way, 100 g is about 1/2 cup and 250 g is about 1 1/3 cups. Use the calculator for any amount in between.
💡 Tip: Red lentils cook in about 15 minutes and break down into a purée, making them ideal for dals and soups but poor for holding shape in salads.
Red Lentils (dried) by weight: grams to cups
| Grams | Amount | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1/4 cup | 1.76 |
| 100 | 1/2 cup | 3.53 |
| 150 | 3/4 cup | 5.29 |
| 180 | 7/8 cup | 6.35 |
| 200 | 1 cup | 7.05 |
| 250 | 1 1/3 cups | 8.82 |
| 300 | 1 1/2 cups | 10.6 |
| 400 | 2 1/8 cups | 14.1 |
| 500 | 2 5/8 cups | 17.6 |
| 750 | 3 7/8 cups | 26.5 |
| 1000 | 5 1/4 cups | 35.3 |
Red lentils cook fast and break down
Split red lentils are the quickest of all — a cup weighs about 192 g and cooks from dry in roughly 15–20 minutes, no soaking. They lose their shape as they cook, turning soft and golden, which is exactly what you want for dahl, soups and purées.
If you need lentils that stay intact for a salad, reach for green or brown lentils instead; red ones are built to melt down.
Red Lentils (dried) cup measurements, in grams
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 48 | 1.69 |
| 1/3 | 64 | 2.26 |
| 1/2 | 96 | 3.39 |
| 3/4 | 144 | 5.08 |
| 1 | 192 | 6.77 |
| 1 1/2 | 288 | 10.2 |
| 2 | 384 | 13.5 |
| 3 | 576 | 20.3 |
| 4 | 768 | 27.1 |
Spoon reference: 1 tablespoon ≈ 12 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 4 g.
How red lentils (dried) compares with other grains & legumes
192 g per cup places red lentils (dried) in the middle of its category — lighter than dried pinto beans (195 g) and heavier than dried black beans (190 g).
It weighs the same per cup as dried lentils (192 g), so those two swap one-for-one whether you measure by cup or by scale.
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of red lentils (dried)?
- A level US cup of red lentils (dried) comes to roughly 192 g (6.77 oz on a scale).
- How many grams is 2 cups of red lentils?
- About 384 g, at roughly 192 g per cup.
- How many cups is 150g of red lentils?
- About ¾ cup of dry red lentils.
- Do red lentils need soaking?
- No. They cook in about 15–20 minutes from dry, faster than any other lentil.
- Why do my red lentils turn mushy?
- That's normal — they break down as they cook, which makes them perfect for dahl and thick soups. Use green or brown lentils if you want them to hold their shape.
- Are red lentils the same as masoor dal?
- Yes. Masoor dal is the name for split red lentils.
- How many cups is 100g of red lentils (dried)?
- 100 grams of red lentils (dried) is about 1/2 cup.
- How many grams is ½ cup of red lentils (dried)?
- Half a US cup of red lentils (dried) is about 96 grams.
- How many grams is 2 cups of red lentils (dried)?
- 2 cups of red lentils (dried) is about 384 grams, and 3 cups about 576 g.