Semolina converter

Semolina may be sold in different grades. Fine semolina for dough and coarser semolina for other dishes can fill a cup differently.

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Semolina
100 g ≈ ⅝ cup (exact: 0.6 cups)
Grams Cups Ounces
1 g 1 g (< ½ tsp) 0.04
5 g ≈ 1 ½ tsp 0.18
10 g ≈ 3 tsp 0.35
25 g ≈ ⅛ cup 0.88
50 g ≈ ¼ cup 1.76
100 g ≈ ⅝ cup 3.53
250 g ≈ 1 ½ cups 8.82

Reference used in this table: 1 cup (236.6 ml) ≈ 167 g

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Measure the dry semolina named in your recipe, levelling the cup without compression. Weighing avoids relying on how the grains settle.

The table is not a conversion for cooked semolina porridge or prepared pasta dough, both of which contain added liquid.

FAQ – Ingredient Conversion

How accurate are the cup and weight conversions?

Weight conversions use fixed unit factors. Cup and spoon estimates depend on the stated ingredient form and cup size. Milliliters measure volume; converting them to grams also needs an ingredient-specific reference. Without a reliable cup reference, the calculator uses grams and ounces.

Why do some small amounts convert to “≈ tsp” or “≈ tbsp”?

Small volumes may be shown as approximate spoon measures. Below half a teaspoon, the measured amount stays visible instead of being rounded up. Use a suitable scale or follow the recipe’s original measure for these small quantities.

Are the ounce (oz) and pound (lb) conversions exact?

The conversion factors between grams, ounces and pounds are exact and do not depend on the ingredient. The displayed result is rounded for readability.

Why do I see fractions like ⅛, ¼, or ⅜ in the results?

Many kitchen measurements are traditionally shown using simple fractions. Displaying amounts like “⅛ cup” or “¼ cup” makes the conversions easier to read and measure accurately with standard cups and spoons.

Why might some values look slightly different between ingredients?

Cup measurements depend on how dense an ingredient is. For example, 1 cup of flour does not weigh the same as 1 cup of sugar. Small differences also occur due to natural variations like brand, moisture, or packing. We use consistent reference values so your conversions stay reliable.