How many grams are in 1 cup of semolina?

One cup of semolina flour weighs about 167 grams. This is heavier than all-purpose flour (about 125 g per cup) because semolina's coarse durum-wheat granules pack more densely than fine flour.

Why is semolina heavier than regular flour by volume?

Semolina is milled from durum wheat into coarse granules rather than a fine powder. Coarse granules leave fewer air pockets when scooped into a measuring cup, so more mass fits into the same volume.

Does the spoon-and-level method matter for this conversion?

Yes. The 167 g per cup figure assumes spooning semolina into the cup and leveling it, rather than scooping directly from the bag, which packs the granules tighter and adds extra weight.

Why does my semolina weight not match the package label?

Brands mill semolina to slightly different granule sizes, from fine to coarse, so package-listed weights can differ from this chart by a few grams per cup. Weigh against your specific brand for precise pasta dough.

Is it better to measure semolina by weight or by cups?

By weight. Semolina's coarse granules settle and pack unevenly in a cup depending on scooping technique, while a gram measurement stays consistent, which matters most for hydration-sensitive pasta dough.

How many grams is 1/3 cup of semolina?

One-third cup of semolina is about 56 grams, based on the 167 g per cup density used throughout this tool.

Semolina Cups to Grams

Name: Semolina Cups to Grams
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Author: Nham Vu

Convert semolina flour between US cups and grams using its coarse-grain density, with quick buttons for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, and 2 cups.

Convert Semolina

Amount in Cups

Quick:

Based on 167 g per cup for semolina, spoon-and-level method. Brands vary by a few grams.

Result

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Quick Reference Table

Grams per cup of semolina, spoon-and-level method.

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Summary

Convert semolina flour between US cups and grams using its coarse-grain density, with quick buttons for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1, and 2 cups.

How it works

Enter an amount in cups, or switch to Grams → Cups if you already have a gram figure.
Type the number in the input field.
Click Convert to see the result using semolina's density.
Use the quick reference table for common amounts without typing anything.
Copy the result with one click to paste into your notes or recipe.

Use cases

Scale a pasta dough recipe that lists semolina in cups onto a kitchen scale.
Convert grams from a European or Italian recipe into US cup measurements.
Check how many grams are in 1/4 cup of semolina before mixing a batch of dough.
Avoid over-packing semolina, which throws off the water-to-flour ratio in pasta dough.
Compare a semolina measurement against an all-purpose or 00 flour recipe you are adapting.
Weigh out semolina for gnocchi, couscous, or coarse-grain baking recipes.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu