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Flours & GrainsAncient wheat grain (typically emmer). Sold as whole, semi-pearled, or pearled — semi-pearled is the standard.
Properties
Density Index
0.80 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
192g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
Pearled Barley
Use 1:1
Similar chew and cook time. Slightly stickier when cooked.
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Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 48.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 63.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 96.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 192 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 288 grams |
| 2 cups | 384 grams |
| 3 cups | 576 grams |
| 4 cups | 768 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.8 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Farro equals 189 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
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Substitutions for Farro
Pearled Barley
excellent1:1
Similar chew and cook time. Slightly stickier when cooked.
Similar chew and cook time. Slightly stickier when cooked.
Bulgur
good1:1
Cooks faster (10 min). Softer texture, less chew.
Cooks faster (10 min). Softer texture, less chew.
Quinoa
good1:1
Gluten-free, faster cook. Distinctive grassy flavour.
Gluten-free, faster cook. Distinctive grassy flavour.
Storage Tips
Airtight container in cool dry place. Up to 6 months. Refrigerate cooked farro 5 days.
Baking Science
Whole farro takes 40+ minutes; pearled cooks in 15-20. Holds shape after cooking — ideal for grain salads and bowls. Contains gluten despite its 'ancient grain' marketing.
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 farro = 192g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 169g-215g 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 farro?
1 cup of farro weighs 192 grams.
What can I substitute for farro?
Pearled Barley (1:1), Bulgur (1:1), Quinoa (1:1)