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Chana Dal Converter

(चना दाल) · Dal & Lentils

Accurate grams, cups, and tablespoon conversions for Chana Dal. Calibrated for Indian cooking.

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210 g of chana dal = 1 cup. Convert any amount — not just 1 cup. Scale to your recipe's exact needs with the calculator below.

Densities are stored per US cup (240 ml). Choose your cup size and every value below rescales automatically.

Chana Dal — Quick Reference

1 Cup

210g

1 Tbsp

13.1g

1 Tsp

4.37g

100g =

0.48 cup

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Why 210 g? This density is verified against FSSAI/USDA reference data — weight is always more accurate than volume when you scale Chana Dal.

Also read: How to scale recipes · Full density chart · Unit converter

Chana Dal Conversion Table

AmountCupsTablespoonsGrams
0.25 cups0.25453g
0.5 cups0.58105g
0.75 cups0.7512158g
1 cup116210g
1.5 cups1.524315g
2 cups232420g
3 cups348630g
4 cups464840g

Chana Dal to Grams — Chana Dal Cup to Grams

1 cup of chana dal weighs 210 grams. Chana dal is split chickpeas and is denser than moong or masoor, so always use 210 g per US cup for chana dal grams to cups conversions in chana dal tadka, sambar and sweets like besan-based halwa. A cup scoop falls short — weigh for consistent thickness.

1 cup chana dal

210 g

1 tbsp chana dal

13.1 g

250 g chana dal

1.19 cups

500 g chana dal

2.38 cups

Our converter stores a verified density of 210 grams per US cup (240ml). This means 1 cup of Chana Dal weighs 210g, 1 tablespoon weighs 13.1g, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 4.37g. A 250g (half-pack) of Chana Dal is about 1.19 cups, and 500g is about 2.4 cups.

For the best cooking results when scaling Chana Dal in recipes, use grams rather than cups. Volume measurements can vary based on how tightly the cup is packed, while weight is always consistent. You can compare Chana Dal against all 254 ingredients in our printable density chart.

Practical Weights — Chana Dal in Cups

WeightCupsTablespoons
50g0.24 cup3.8 tbsp
100g0.48 cup7.6 tbsp
200g0.95 cup15.3 tbsp
250g1.19 cups19.1 tbsp
500g2.38 cups38.2 tbsp
1000g4.76 cups76.3 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in 1 cup of Chana Dal?+

1 cup of Chana Dal = 210 grams. This uses the standard US cup of 240ml.

How many grams in 1 tablespoon of Chana Dal?+

1 tablespoon (tbsp) of Chana Dal = 13.1 grams. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.

How do I convert Chana Dal from grams to cups?+

Divide grams by 210: 210g = 1 cup, 105g = ½ cup. Use our converter above for instant results.

How many grams is 1 cup of chana dal?+

1 cup of chana dal = 210 grams, heavier than moong dal (195 g).

How many cups of chana dal in 500g?+

500 g of chana dal = 2.38 cups at 210 g per cup.

आपके सवाल — हिंग्लिश में (Hinglish FAQ)

1 cup Chana Dal kitne gram?+

1 cup Chana Dal = 210 gram. Ye standard US cup (240 ml) ke hisaab se hai aur Indian cooking ke liye calibrated hai.

100 gram Chana Dal kitne cups?+

100 gram Chana Dal = 0.48 cup. 250 gram = 1.19 cup.

1 tbsp Chana Dal kitne gram?+

1 tablespoon Chana Dal = 13.1 gram. Ek cup me 16 tablespoon hote hain.

Chana Dal ko cups me naapein ya weight se?+

Recipe scale karne ke liye hamesha weight (gram) use karein — cup packing ke hisaab se 10-15% ka farak de sakta hai, weight hamesha consistent hai.

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