Red Lentils (dried) — Grams & Cups Converter
1 cup of red lentils (dried) (also called masoor dal) weighs about 192 g. So 100 g ≈ 1/2 cup, 200 g ≈ 1 cup, and 300 g ≈ 1 1/2 cups. Convert any amount between grams, cups, ounces, tablespoons and millilitres with the calculator below.
💡 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.
Cups to grams chart for red lentils (dried)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 48 | 1.69 |
| 1/3 | 64 | 2.26 |
| 1/2 | 96 | 3.39 |
| 2/3 | 128 | 4.52 |
| 3/4 | 144 | 5.08 |
| 1 | 192 | 6.77 |
| 1 1/2 | 288 | 10.2 |
| 2 | 384 | 13.5 |
| 3 | 576 | 20.3 |
Grams to cups chart for red lentils (dried)
| Grams | Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 25 | 1/8 | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/4 | 1.76 |
| 75 | 3/8 | 2.65 |
| 100 | 1/2 | 3.53 |
| 125 | 2/3 | 4.41 |
| 150 | 3/4 | 5.29 |
| 200 | 1 | 7.05 |
| 250 | 1 1/3 | 8.82 |
| 300 | 1 1/2 | 10.6 |
| 500 | 2 5/8 | 17.6 |
Spoon reference: 1 tablespoon ≈ 12 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 4 g.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of red lentils (dried)?
- 1 US cup of red lentils (dried) weighs about 192 grams (6.77 ounces).
- How many cups is 100g of red lentils (dried)?
- 100 grams of red lentils (dried) is about 1/2 cup.
- How many cups is 200g of red lentils (dried)?
- 200 grams of red lentils (dried) is about 1 cup.
- How many cups is 250g of red lentils (dried)?
- 250 grams of red lentils (dried) is about 1 1/3 cups.
- How many cups is 300g of red lentils (dried)?
- 300 grams of red lentils (dried) is about 1 1/2 cups.
- How many cups is 500g of red lentils (dried)?
- 500 grams of red lentils (dried) is about 2 5/8 cups.
- How many grams is ½ cup of red lentils (dried)?
- Half a US cup of red lentils (dried) is about 96 grams.
- How much does 1 cup of red lentils (dried) weigh?
- 1 cup of red lentils (dried) weighs about 192 grams, or roughly 6.77 ounces.
- How many grams in a tablespoon of red lentils (dried)?
- About 12 grams per tablespoon (and roughly 4 g per teaspoon).
- Why do my numbers differ slightly?
- Density changes with how the red lentils (dried) is packed, sifted or measured. For precise baking, weigh with a scale instead of using cups.
- 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.