1 Cup Dry Medium Bulgur Wheat (140g) = 2 ½ cups Cooked
1 US cup (140 grams) of uncooked medium bulgur wheat yields 2 ½ cups (455 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 2.5× volume expansion and 3.25× weight multiplier providing roughly 3.3 standard cooked servings.
Pour boiling water over bulgur in a bowl, cover, and soak for 20–25 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender-chewy, ideal for tabbouleh and grain bowls.
Method note: Pour boiling water over bulgur in a bowl, cover, and soak for 20–25 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender-chewy, ideal for tabbouleh and grain bowls.
Medium Bulgur Wheat Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 70 g | 1 ¼ cups | 227.5 g (8.02 oz) | ~1.6 |
| 1 cup | 140 g | 2 ½ cups | 455 g (16.05 oz) | ~3.3 |
| 1 ½ cups | 210 g | 3 ¾ cups | 682.5 g (24.07 oz) | ~4.9 |
| 2 cups | 280 g | 5 cups | 910 g (32.1 oz) | ~6.5 |
| 3 cups | 420 g | 7 ½ cups | 1365 g (48.15 oz) | ~9.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked bulgur does 1 cup dry yield? ▾
1 cup (140g) of dry medium bulgur yields roughly 2.5 cups (~455g) of tender, nutty cracked wheat.
Can bulgur wheat be prepared without cooking on a stove? ▾
Yes, because bulgur is parboiled during processing, simply pouring boiling water over it and covering it for 20 minutes reconstitutes it completely.