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Flours & GrainsWhole barley with bran and hull polished off. The standard variety in soups, stews, and risotto-style dishes.
Properties
Density Index
0.78 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
185g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
Farro
Use 1:1
More distinct chew, similar cook time.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 46.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 61.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 93.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 185 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 278 grams |
| 2 cups | 370 grams |
| 3 cups | 555 grams |
| 4 cups | 740 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.78 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Pearled Barley equals 185 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Pearled Barley
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Substitutions for Pearled Barley
Storage Tips
Airtight container in cool dry place. 1 year at room temperature.
Baking Science
Releases starch like risotto rice — gives soups body without cornstarch. Cooks in 25-30 minutes; hulled (whole grain) barley takes nearly twice as long.
Recipe Context
For cakes: use weight to avoid dense crumb from over-measuring.
For bread: control hydration by weighing flour and liquids together.
For cookies: 10-20g extra flour can reduce spread noticeably.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Scooping directly from the bag compresses flour and can make bakes dry.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup pearled barley = 185g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 163g-207g per cup (12% band).
Why this happens: flours and grains compact differently based on scoop method, humidity, and grind fineness.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of pearled barley?
1 cup of pearled barley weighs 185 grams.
What can I substitute for pearled barley?
Farro (1:1), Short-Grain Rice (1:1)