1 Cup Dry Quinoa (170g) = 3 cups Cooked
1 US cup (170 grams) of uncooked quinoa yields 3 cups (535.5 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 3× volume expansion and 3.15× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.8 standard cooked servings.
Rinse in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitter saponin coating. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, remove from heat, and let sit covered 5 minutes before fluffing.
Method note: Rinse in a fine-mesh strainer to remove bitter saponin coating. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, remove from heat, and let sit covered 5 minutes before fluffing.
Quinoa Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 85 g | 1 ½ cups | 267.8 g (9.44 oz) | ~1.9 |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 3 cups | 535.5 g (18.89 oz) | ~3.8 |
| 1 ½ cups | 255 g | 4 ½ cups | 803.3 g (28.33 oz) | ~5.7 |
| 2 cups | 340 g | 5 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1071 g (37.78 oz) | ~7.7 |
| 3 cups | 510 g | 8 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 1606.5 g (56.67 oz) | ~11.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked quinoa does 1 cup dry produce? ▾
1 cup (170g) dry quinoa yields approximately 3 cups (~535g) of fluffy cooked quinoa with tender spiral germ rings.
What is the perfect liquid-to-quinoa ratio? ▾
Use exactly 2 cups of water or broth for every 1 cup of dry rinsed quinoa for light, separate grains that are not mushy.