Semolina: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of semolina weighs about 167 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=167 g
Based on semolina at 167 g per US cup.
Semolina conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 41.8 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 1.47 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 55.7 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.96 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 83.5 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 2.95 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 111 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 3.93 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 125 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 4.42 oz |
| 1 cup | 167 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 5.89 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 251 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 8.84 oz |
| 2 cups | 334 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 11.8 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 418 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 14.7 oz |
| 3 cups | 501 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 17.7 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of semolina is about 42 g, 1/3 cup is about 56 g, 1/2 cup is about 84 g, 2/3 cup is about 111 g, 3/4 cup is about 125 g, 1 cup is about 167 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 251 g, 2 cups is about 334 g and 3 cups is about 501 g.
A tablespoon of semolina is about 10.4 grams, and a teaspoon is about 3.5 grams.
About measuring semolina
Semolina is the coarse golden flour milled from durum wheat, the backbone of pasta and many puddings, and one US cup weighs about 167 grams. Its gritty particles pack more densely than soft wheat flour, so it is heavier per cup. In pasta dough the ratio of semolina to egg or water controls the firmness, and in semolina puddings it decides how thickly the mixture sets, so weighing gives dependable results across brands.
Semolina is coarser and heavier than plain flour. Weigh it for pasta dough and puddings.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of semolina?
One US cup of semolina is about 167 grams. Its coarse durum particles pack more densely than soft wheat flour.
Is semolina heavier than plain flour?
Yes. At around 167 grams per cup it is noticeably heavier than all-purpose flour, because the grains are coarser and denser.
Why weigh semolina for pasta?
The semolina to liquid ratio sets how firm the dough is. Weighing to 167 grams per cup keeps your pasta consistent no matter the brand.