1 Cup Dry Brown & Green Lentils (192g) = 2 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp Cooked
1 US cup (192 grams) of uncooked brown & green lentils yields 2 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp (489.6 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 2.5× volume expansion and 2.55× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.3 standard cooked servings.
No soaking required. Rinse and simmer in water or broth for 20–25 minutes until tender yet holding their shape, perfect for salads and braises.
Canned equivalence: Lentils are rarely sold canned; 1 cup dry brown/green lentils yields ~2.5 cups (~500g) tender cooked lentils.
Method note: No soaking required. Rinse and simmer in water or broth for 20–25 minutes until tender yet holding their shape, perfect for salads and braises. Lentils are rarely sold canned; 1 cup dry brown/green lentils yields ~2.5 cups (~500g) tender cooked lentils.
Dry Brown & Green Lentils Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 96 g | 1 ¼ cups | 244.8 g (8.64 oz) | ~1.6 |
| 1 cup | 192 g | 2 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 489.6 g (17.27 oz) | ~3.3 |
| 1 ½ cups | 288 g | 3 ⅔ cups + 2 tsp | 734.4 g (25.91 oz) | ~4.9 |
| 2 cups | 384 g | 4 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + ½ tsp | 979.2 g (34.54 oz) | ~6.5 |
| 3 cups | 576 g | 7 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 1468.8 g (51.81 oz) | ~9.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to soak brown or green lentils? ▾
No, brown and green lentils have thin seed coats and cook to tender perfection in just 20 to 25 minutes without any prior soaking.
How much cooked lentils does 1 cup dry yield? ▾
1 cup (192g) dry brown or green lentils yields approximately 2.5 cups (~490g) of tender cooked lentils.