2 Cups Semolina in Grams
If you need 2 cups of semolina in grams, the answer is 326 g — measured spooned and levelled, according to King Arthur Baking. You are probably here mid-recipe, so here is the number first and the explanation second. The rest of this page gives you the full conversion table for semolina, worked examples from real recipes, the measuring method behind the number, and the mistakes that most often throw this conversion off. All weights here are approximate; a kitchen scale is the final word when precision counts.
The problem with cups, in one paragraph
A cup looks like a fixed unit, but for semolina it is not. The same cup can hold more or less depending on how the ingredient settled in its container, whether it was spooned in or scooped, and whether it was levelled or heaped. With 2 cups of semolina, the gap between a careful spoon-and-level measure and a careless scoop can be tens of grams — enough to change a recipe. Weighing 326 g instead removes the whole question. It is also faster once you get used to it: put the bowl on the scale, press tare, and pour until the display reads 326. No levelling, no sweeping, no second-guessing. The table below gives you every amount you are likely to need, so you can weigh instead of measuring by volume from now on.
Semolina cups to grams conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 40.8 g | 2.5 g |
| 1/3 cup | 54.3 g | 3.4 g |
| 1/2 cup | 81.5 g | 5.1 g |
| 2/3 cup | 108.7 g | 6.8 g |
| 3/4 cup | 122.2 g | 7.6 g |
| 1 cup | 163 g | 10.2 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 244.5 g | 15.3 g |
| 2 cups | 326 g | 20.4 g |
| 3 cups | 489 g | 30.6 g |
| 4 cups | 652 g | 40.8 g |
The tablespoon column is a bonus for recipes that call for a spoonful or two: one tablespoon of semolina weighs about 10.2 g. Remember that a cup is 16 tablespoons, so the numbers in the table are just the cup weight divided by 16, rounded sensibly. For small amounts a scale that reads to the gram is far more reliable than a spoon, because a heaped tablespoon can weigh half as much again as a level one.
How the weight was measured
Spooned and levelled means the ingredient was measured the way King Arthur Baking measures it: spooned into the measuring cup until heaped, then levelled with a straight edge. Never scoop the cup through the bag or jar, and never tap the cup down, because both pack the ingredient and add weight. The source for the 163 g per cup figure is King Arthur Baking, and the confidence in the value is high. King Arthur Baking publishes a standard ingredient weight chart that recipe developers use as a reference, and this page follows it exactly rather than averaging across sources, because an average of two different measuring methods is a number that matches nobody's cup.
Worked examples
A layer cake that calls for 2 cups of semolina
A classic layer cake often asks for 2 cups of semolina. Weigh out 326 g and you get the crumb the recipe writer intended. If you scooped instead, you could easily add 20 to 30 g extra, and the cake would come out dense and dry. The fix is simple: weigh the flour straight into the bowl on the scale, then add the other dry ingredients on top, taring between each one. One bowl, no extra washing up, and a cake that rises the way it should.
Doubling a cookie batch for a bake sale
Doubling a cookie recipe that uses 1 cup of semolina means you need 2 cups, which is 326 g. Doubling by volume doubles the measuring error too, so weighing is worth even more here than in a single batch. Spoon and level the flour if you must use cups, but weighing 326 g is faster and more reliable, and it keeps the spread of the cookies consistent from the first tray to the last.
A bread dough with a hydration target
Bread bakers think in hydration — the weight of water as a percentage of the weight of flour. With 2 cups of semolina at 326 g, a 65% hydration dough needs about 211.9 g of water. That calculation is only possible because the flour is weighed; in cups, hydration is guesswork. If your dough feels too stiff or too slack, check the flour weight first before blaming the recipe.
When you do not have a scale
If you have no scale, spoon and level is your best method: spoon semolina into the cup until it is heaped, then sweep a straight knife across the rim. Do not scoop, do not tap the cup, and do not shake it down. For 2 cups, fill the cup twice, levelling each time. It will not be as accurate as weighing 326 g, but it will be far closer than scooping. A useful check: a cup of semolina weighed on a friend's scale once tells you what your spoon-and-level cup actually weighs, and you can adjust from there. If you bake more than once a month, a basic digital scale is the single best purchase you can make for your kitchen — it costs little, takes up no space, and removes the biggest source of recipe failure.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 cups of semolina?
2 cups of semolina weighs approximately 326 g, measured spooned and levelled. The figure comes from the King Arthur Baking value of 163 g per cup. All weights on this page are approximate — verify with a kitchen scale when precision matters.
Can I use a cup instead of weighing semolina?
Yes, but spoon and level rather than scooping: spoon semolina into the cup until heaped, then sweep a knife across the top. Scooping packs the ingredient and can add 10 to 20 percent extra weight. For 2 cups, fill and level the cup twice. Weighing 326 g is more accurate and, once you are used to it, faster.
Is 326 g exact for 2 cups of semolina?
No — it is approximate. The per-cup value of 163 g comes from King Arthur Baking, and real-world variation in brand, grind, moisture and packing means your cup may weigh a few grams more or less. For most cooking that is fine; for baking, weigh with a scale and treat the table as your planning guide.
How many cups is 326 g of semolina?
326 g of semolina is 2 cups — the conversion works in both directions, since 163 g equals one cup. If your recipe is written in grams and your tools are cups, divide the gram weight by 163 to get cups.
How do I measure semolina without a scale?
Use the spoon-and-level method: spoon semolina into a dry measuring cup until it is heaped above the rim, then level it with the back of a knife. Do not scoop the cup through the bag and do not tap it down. For 2 cups, repeat for a second cup. It is less accurate than weighing 326 g, but it is the best cup method available.