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Polenta: grams to cups

100 grams of polenta is about 5/8 cup. Enter any weight below, or use the chart.

Polenta gram to cup chart

GramsCupsTablespoons
10 g0.06 cup1.0 tbsp
25 g1/8 cup2.5 tbsp
50 g1/3 cup4.9 tbsp
75 g1/2 cup7.4 tbsp
100 g5/8 cup9.8 tbsp
125 g3/4 cup12.3 tbsp
150 g0.92 cup14.7 tbsp
200 g1 1/4 cup19.6 tbsp
250 g1 1/2 cup24.5 tbsp
300 g1 7/8 cup29.4 tbsp
400 g2.45 cup39.3 tbsp
500 g3.07 cup49.1 tbsp

Quick answers

50 g of polenta is about 1/3 cup, 100 g is about 5/8 cup, 125 g is about 3/4 cup, 150 g is about 0.92 cup, 200 g is about 1 1/4 cup, 250 g is about 1 1/2 cups and 500 g is about 3.07 cups.

Example: using polenta in a recipe

If a recipe asks for 180 g of polenta, divide by 163 g per cup to get about 1 1/8 cups. To go back to grams, multiply the cups by 163.

How to measure polenta

Grains, flakes and meals vary by brand and by how finely they are processed. Pour the polenta into the cup without tapping and level it. Check whether the recipe means cooked or uncooked, because cooked weighs far more.

Where these weights come from

Weights follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (rounded). Brands and measuring methods vary, so treat results as close estimates.

Need the reverse? Try polenta cups to grams.

Common questions

How many cups is 100 grams of polenta?

About 5/8 cup.

How many cups is 250 grams of polenta?

About 1 1/2 cups.

How many tablespoons is 100 grams of polenta?

About 9.8 tablespoons.

Why do cup measures of polenta vary?

How you scoop, pack or sift the ingredient changes how much fits in a cup. Weighing in grams avoids this.

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