How many grams is 1 US cup of fusilli?

1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many US cups of fusilli is 96 grams?

96 grams of fusilli is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

Is this dry or cooked fusilli?

The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked fusilli straight from the bag, which is how recipes normally list it. Fusilli takes on water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry fusilli cooks up to close to two cups. When a recipe is unclear, check whether it means dry or cooked.

Convert Fusilli from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of fusilli?

1 US cup of fusilli (pasta twirls) is 96 grams, about 3.39 ounces. 0.5 US cups of fusilli is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

These figures are for dry, uncooked fusilli. Cooked, it roughly doubles in volume as the spirals absorb water, so one cup of dry fusilli yields close to two cups cooked. Weigh dry for the most reliable result.

Fusilli is a corkscrew-shaped pasta, prized for the way its spirals catch chunky sauces in pasta salads and bakes. One metric cup (250 ml) of dry fusilli weighs around 100 grams or 3.53 ounces. When a recipe lists fusilli in cups but you are working from a bag and scales, converting by weight keeps the portion right.

Fusilli's twists trap a lot of air, so it is the lightest of the common pasta shapes by the cup. Weighing in grams cuts out that variation and keeps your portions steady.

Also known as

pasta twirls
rotini
pasta spirals

Short curved tubes that pack denser per cup (115 g vs 100 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in baked dishes and salads. See our Macaroni converter.

Angled tubes, a little heavier per cup (110 g vs 100 g). Swap 1:1 by volume where a sturdier shape works. See our Penne converter.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Common Fusilli Conversions

Here are the most common fusilli conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)	Grams
0.25 cups (US)	24 g
0.5 cups (US)	48 g
0.75 cups (US)	72 g
1 cup (US)	96 g
1.25 cups (US)	120 g
1.5 cups (US)	144 g
2 cups (US)	192 g
2.5 cups (US)	240 g
3 cups (US)	288 g

Fusilli Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting fusilli from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)	cup	grams	ounces	tbsp	tsp
0.25 cup (US)	0.24 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	4 tbsp	12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)	0.48 cup	48 g	1.69 oz	8 tbsp	24 tsp
1 cup (US)	0.96 cup	96 g	3.39 oz	16 tbsp	48 tsp
2 cup (US)	1.92 cup	192 g	6.78 oz	32 tbsp	96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of fusilli?: 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams, or 3.39 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of fusilli is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the fusilli converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of fusilli?: 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 48 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.
How many US cups of fusilli is 96 grams?: 96 grams of fusilli is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Is this dry or cooked fusilli?: The weights on this page are for dry, uncooked fusilli straight from the bag, which is how recipes normally list it. Fusilli takes on water as it boils, so it roughly doubles in volume and gains weight from the water it absorbs. One cup of dry fusilli cooks up to close to two cups. When a recipe is unclear, check whether it means dry or cooked.

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