Masoor Dal Converter
(मसूर दाल) · Dal & Lentils
Accurate grams, cups, and tablespoon conversions for Masoor Dal. Calibrated for Indian cooking.
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Densities are stored per US cup (240 ml). Choose your cup size and every value below rescales automatically.
Masoor Dal — Quick Reference
1 Cup
190g
1 Tbsp
11.9g
1 Tsp
3.97g
100g =
0.53 cup
Why 190 g? This density is verified against FSSAI/USDA reference data — weight is always more accurate than volume when you scale Masoor Dal.
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Masoor Dal Conversion Table
| Amount | Cups | Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.25 | 4 | 48g |
| 0.5 cups | 0.5 | 8 | 95g |
| 0.75 cups | 0.75 | 12 | 143g |
| 1 cup | 1 | 16 | 190g |
| 1.5 cups | 1.5 | 24 | 285g |
| 2 cups | 2 | 32 | 380g |
| 3 cups | 3 | 48 | 570g |
| 4 cups | 4 | 64 | 760g |
Masoor Dal Grams to Cups
1 cup of masoor dal (red lentils) weighs 190 grams. Masoor cooks faster than toor or chana dal, so getting the dry cup weight right matters — use 190 g per US cup for masoor dal grams to cups conversions in dal tadka, soup and khichdi. Weighing keeps the texture consistent.
1 cup masoor dal
190 g
1 tbsp masoor dal
11.9 g
250 g masoor dal
1.32 cups
500 g masoor dal
2.63 cups
Our converter stores a verified density of 190 grams per US cup (240ml). This means 1 cup of Masoor Dal weighs 190g, 1 tablespoon weighs 11.9g, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 3.97g. A 250g (half-pack) of Masoor Dal is about 1.32 cups, and 500g is about 2.6 cups.
For the best cooking results when scaling Masoor 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 Masoor Dal against all 254 ingredients in our printable density chart.
Practical Weights — Masoor Dal in Cups
| Weight | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 50g | 0.26 cup | 4.2 tbsp |
| 100g | 0.53 cup | 8.4 tbsp |
| 200g | 1.05 cups | 16.8 tbsp |
| 250g | 1.32 cups | 21.0 tbsp |
| 500g | 2.63 cups | 42.0 tbsp |
| 1000g | 5.26 cups | 84.0 tbsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of Masoor Dal?+
1 cup of Masoor Dal = 190 grams. This uses the standard US cup of 240ml.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of Masoor Dal?+
1 tablespoon (tbsp) of Masoor Dal = 11.9 grams. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.
How do I convert Masoor Dal from grams to cups?+
Divide grams by 190: 190g = 1 cup, 95g = ½ cup. Use our converter above for instant results.
How many grams is 1 cup of masoor dal?+
1 cup of masoor dal = 190 grams. It is lighter than toor dal (200 g).
How many cups is 500g of masoor dal?+
500 g of masoor dal = 2.63 cups at 190 g per cup.
आपके सवाल — हिंग्लिश में (Hinglish FAQ)
1 cup Masoor Dal kitne gram?+
1 cup Masoor Dal = 190 gram. Ye standard US cup (240 ml) ke hisaab se hai aur Indian cooking ke liye calibrated hai.
100 gram Masoor Dal kitne cups?+
100 gram Masoor Dal = 0.53 cup. 250 gram = 1.32 cup.
1 tbsp Masoor Dal kitne gram?+
1 tablespoon Masoor Dal = 11.9 gram. Ek cup me 16 tablespoon hote hain.
Masoor 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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