How many grams are in a cup of rice?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of rice weighs about 185 grams, spooned and leveled, uncooked white. Published charts differ slightly, from 185 to 185 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 185 g | 6.53 oz |
| 2 cup | 370 g | 13.1 oz |
| 3 cup | 555 g | 19.6 oz |
| 4 cup | 740 g | 26.1 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 23.1 g | 0.82 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 46.3 g | 1.63 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 61.6 g | 2.17 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 92.5 g | 3.26 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 123 g | 4.35 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 139 g | 4.89 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 278 g | 9.79 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of rice
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 11.6 g | 0.41 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 23.1 g | 0.82 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.85 g | 0.14 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 11.6 g | 0.41 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of rice is about 11.6 grams.
Grams of rice to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.14 cups | 2.16 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.27 cups | 4.32 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.54 cups | 8.65 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.68 cups | 10.8 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.81 cups | 13 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 1.08 cups | 17.3 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.35 cups | 21.6 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.7 cups | 43.2 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of rice weighs about 195 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring rice accurately
Scoop rice into a measuring cup and sweep the top flat with a knife, avoiding any tapping that settles the grains. Different varieties like short grain or long grain pack differently due to their shape. Using a scale to weigh rice in grams removes this inconsistency completely.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of rice?
One US cup of rice is about 185 grams (6.53 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of rice?
100 grams of rice is about 0.54 cups, or 8.65 tablespoons.
Is a cup of rice the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of rice is about 195 grams.
More cooking conversions
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