Convert Fusilli from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of fusilli?

1 US cup of fusilli (pasta twirls) is 96 grams. 2 US cups of fusilli is 192 grams. 1/2 US cup of fusilli is 48 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of fusilli is 24 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • 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 Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)24 g0.24 cup0.85 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)48 g0.48 cup1.69 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)96 g0.96 cup3.39 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)192 g1.92 cup6.78 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of fusilli in grams?
1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of fusilli is 192 grams and 0.5 US cups is 48 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the fusilli converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of fusilli?
1.5 US cups of fusilli is 144 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of fusilli in grams?
2 US cups of fusilli is 192 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
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 grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 US cup of pasta twirls?
Pasta twirls is another name for fusilli, so 1 US cup of pasta twirls is 96 grams, exactly the same as fusilli. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 192 grams and 0.5 US cups is 48 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are fusilli and pasta twirls the same thing?
Yes. Pasta twirls is another name for fusilli, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) fusilli in grams?
1/2 US cup of fusilli is 48 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) fusilli in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of fusilli is 24 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of fusilli is 96 grams and 2 US cups is 192 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
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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