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Flours & GrainsParboiled, dried, and cracked wheat. Fine grades for tabbouleh, coarse grades for pilafs.
Properties
Density Index
0.59 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
140g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
Couscous
Use 1:1
Smaller granules. Cooks even faster; less chew.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 35.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 46.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 70.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 140 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 210 grams |
| 2 cups | 280 grams |
| 3 cups | 420 grams |
| 4 cups | 560 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.59 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Bulgur equals 140 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 Bulgur
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Substitutions for Bulgur
Storage Tips
Airtight container in cool dry place. 6 months at room temperature, 1 year refrigerated.
Baking Science
Already cooked — needs only soaking (fine) or 10 minutes simmering (coarse). The parboiling stabilises the bran, giving bulgur a longer shelf life than other cracked wheats.
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 bulgur = 140g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 123g-157g 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 bulgur?
1 cup of bulgur weighs 140 grams.
What can I substitute for bulgur?
Couscous (1:1), Quinoa (1:1)