1 Cup Dry Split Peas (195g) = 2 ½ cups Cooked
1 US cup (195 grams) of uncooked split peas yields 2 ½ cups (487.5 grams) cooked after standard stove-top preparation in water or broth—a verified 2.5× volume expansion and 2.5× weight multiplier providing roughly 2.9 standard cooked servings.
No soaking needed. Simmer gently with mirepoix and ham hock for 45–60 minutes; split peas naturally break down into a luscious, comforting thick soup.
Canned equivalence: Split peas break down during cooking into thick soup/puree; 1 cup dry yields ~2.5 cups thick cooked split peas.
Method note: No soaking needed. Simmer gently with mirepoix and ham hock for 45–60 minutes; split peas naturally break down into a luscious, comforting thick soup. Split peas break down during cooking into thick soup/puree; 1 cup dry yields ~2.5 cups thick cooked split peas.
Dry Split Peas Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Uncooked (dry) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ cup | 97.5 g | 1 ¼ cups | 243.8 g (8.6 oz) | ~1.4 |
| 1 cup | 195 g | 2 ½ cups | 487.5 g (17.2 oz) | ~2.9 |
| 1 ½ cups | 292.5 g | 3 ⅔ cups + 1 tbsp | 731.3 g (25.79 oz) | ~4.3 |
| 2 cups | 390 g | 4 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 975 g (34.39 oz) | ~5.7 |
| 3 cups | 585 g | 7 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 1462.5 g (51.59 oz) | ~8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much soup does 1 cup of dry split peas make? ▾
1 cup (195g) dry split peas absorbs 3 to 4 cups of liquid and breaks down into about 2.5 cups of thick, hearty split pea soup puree.
Why do split peas disintegrate while whole peas stay firm? ▾
The fibrous outer skin has been mechanically removed during splitting, allowing water to penetrate quickly and collapse the inner cotyledon starches.