1 Cup Dry Pearled Barley (200g) = 3 ½ cups Cooked
1 US cup (200 grams) of uncooked pearled barley yields 3 ½ cups (550 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 3.5× volume expansion and 2.75× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.7 standard cooked servings.
Bring to a boil in salted water, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until tender with a pleasant chewy bite. Drain any remaining unabsorbed liquid.
Method note: Bring to a boil in salted water, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until tender with a pleasant chewy bite. Drain any remaining unabsorbed liquid.
Pearled Barley Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 100 g | 1 ¾ cups | 275 g (9.7 oz) | ~1.8 |
| 1 cup | 200 g | 3 ½ cups | 550 g (19.4 oz) | ~3.7 |
| 1 ½ cups | 300 g | 5 ¼ cups | 825 g (29.1 oz) | ~5.5 |
| 2 cups | 400 g | 7 cups | 1100 g (38.8 oz) | ~7.3 |
| 3 cups | 600 g | 10 ½ cups | 1650 g (58.2 oz) | ~11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked barley does 1 cup dry make? ▾
1 cup (200g) of dry pearled barley expands to make about 3.5 cups (~550g) of plump, chewy, satisfying cooked barley.
What is pearled barley best used for? ▾
Its hearty chewy texture and natural thickening properties make pearled barley ideal for beef vegetable soups, grain bowls, and mushroom casseroles.