How Much Is 173 Grams of Couscous in Cups?
Converting 173 grams of couscous to cups gives 1.00 cup. Divide by the density of couscous (173g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 173 grams of couscous
- 1 cup of couscous = 173g
- 173g ÷ 173g/cup = 1 cup
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Couscous at Different Amounts
How couscous scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (173 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Couscous
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.06 cups | 0.05 cups | 0.05 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.14 cups | 0.14 cups | 0.12 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.29 cups | 0.27 cups | 0.24 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.43 cups | 0.41 cups | 0.36 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.58 cups | 0.55 cups | 0.48 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.87 cups | 0.82 cups | 0.72 cups |
| 173 grams | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 200 grams | 1.16 cups | 1.09 cups | 0.96 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.45 cups | 1.37 cups | 1.20 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.89 cups | 2.74 cups | 2.41 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.