Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw) — Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups Converter
Convert rice between grams, cups, and spoons — 1 US cup = 185 g (6.53 oz) · 1 Metric cup = 195.5 g.
Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw) Weight ↔ Volume Calculator
Convert grams ↔ US cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tbsp, tsp, mL, and oz
Instant Equivalents for 1 US cup of Rice
Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw) — Cups, Tablespoons & Teaspoons to Grams Chart (US & Metric Cups)
Calculated using published density 0.7819 g/mL (USDA FoodData Central). Includes side-by-side weights for both US Customary Cups (236.59 mL) and Metric Cups (250 mL). Values vary by brand, humidity and how you pack the cup.
| Volume Measure | US Volume (mL) | US Cup Grams (USDA Raw White (185 g/cup)) | Ounces (oz wt) | Metric Cup (250 mL) Grams | Alt US Grams (King Arthur (198 g/cup)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (1 tsp) | 4.929 mL | 3.854 g | 0.1359 oz | 3.91 g (metric) | 4.125 g |
| 1 Tablespoon (1 tbsp) | 14.79 mL | 11.56 g | 0.4078 oz | 11.73 g (metric) | 12.38 g |
| 2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) | 29.57 mL | 23.12 g | 0.8157 oz | 24.43 g | 24.75 g |
| 1/4 Cup (4 US tbsp) | 59.15 mL | 46.25 g | 1.631 oz | 48.87 g | 49.5 g |
| 1/3 Cup (5 tbsp + 1 tsp) | 78.86 mL | 61.66 g | 2.175 oz | 65.16 g | 66 g |
| 1/2 Cup (8 US tbsp) | 118.29 mL | 92.49 g | 3.263 oz | 97.74 g | 99 g |
| 2/3 Cup | 157.73 mL | 123.33 g | 4.35 oz | 130.32 g | 132 g |
| 3/4 Cup (12 US tbsp) | 177.44 mL | 138.74 g | 4.894 oz | 146.61 g | 148.5 g |
| 1 Cup (16 US tbsp / 8 fl oz) | 236.59 mL | 184.99 g | 6.525 oz | 195.48 g | 198 g |
| 1 ½ Cups | 354.88 mL | 277.48 g | 9.788 oz | 293.21 g | 297 g |
| 2 Cups (1 US Pint) | 473.18 mL | 369.98 g | 13.05 oz | 390.95 g | 396 g |
| 3 Cups | 709.76 mL | 554.97 g | 19.58 oz | 586.43 g | 594 g |
| 4 Cups (1 US Quart / 1 Liter Metric) | 946.35 mL | 739.95 g | 26.1 oz | 781.9 g | 792 g |
Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw) — Grams to US Cups, Metric Cups, Tbsp, Tsp & Ounces Chart
Quick lookup for converting metric recipe weights in grams into US Customary cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and weight ounces at ρ = 0.7819 g/mL.
| Weight (Grams) | US Cups (236.6 mL) | Metric Cups (250 mL) | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Milliliters (mL) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.0541 US cups | 0.0512 metric cups | 0.8649 tbsp | 2.595 tsp | 12.79 mL | 0.3527 oz |
| 25 g | 0.1351 US cups | 0.1279 metric cups | 2.162 tbsp | 6.487 tsp | 31.97 mL | 0.8818 oz |
| 50 g | 0.2703 US cups | 0.2558 metric cups | 4.325 tbsp | 12.97 tsp | 63.95 mL | 1.764 oz |
| 75 g | 0.4054 US cups | 0.3837 metric cups | 6.487 tbsp | 19.46 tsp | 95.92 mL | 2.646 oz |
| 100 g | 0.5406 US cups | 0.5116 metric cups | 8.649 tbsp | 25.95 tsp | 127.89 mL | 3.527 oz |
| 125 g | 0.6757 US cups | 0.6395 metric cups | 10.81 tbsp | 32.43 tsp | 159.87 mL | 4.409 oz |
| 150 g | 0.8109 US cups | 0.7674 metric cups | 12.97 tbsp | 38.92 tsp | 191.84 mL | 5.291 oz |
| 200 g | 1.081 US cups | 1.023 metric cups | 17.3 tbsp | 51.9 tsp | 255.79 mL | 7.055 oz |
| 250 g | 1.351 US cups | 1.279 metric cups | 21.62 tbsp | 64.87 tsp | 319.73 mL | 8.818 oz |
| 500 g | 2.703 US cups | 2.558 metric cups | 43.25 tbsp | 129.74 tsp | 639.47 mL | 17.64 oz |
| 1000 g | 5.406 US cups | 5.116 metric cups | 86.49 tbsp | 259.48 tsp | 1,278.94 mL | 35.27 oz |
How to Measure Uncooked Rice Accurately (Standard Cup vs. Rice Cooker Cup)
When converting cups of rice to grams, the first distinction to verify is that recipes measure uncooked (raw, dry) rice unless explicitly labeled 'cooked rice'. Raw rice grains are hard, dense kernels that settle evenly in a measuring cup without compressing.
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169756), 1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of raw long-grain white rice weighs 185 grams (6.53 oz), corresponding to a bulk density of 0.7820 g/mL. Short-grain sushi or Arborio rice kernels pack slightly tighter (around 195–200 g per US cup, which matches King Arthur's 198 g reference). In a 250 mL Metric cup, 1 cup of raw long-grain white rice weighs 195.5 grams.
Step-by-Step Kitchen Measuring Technique
Be careful not to confuse a standard kitchen measuring cup (236.59 mL US or 250 mL Metric) with the small plastic cup included with electric rice cookers.
- Measure rice dry before rinsing: Always weigh or measure raw rice before washing it, as wet rice grains swell and clump together.
- Pour level into a dry measuring cup: Pour dry rice into a flat-rimmed measuring cup and sweep the top level with your finger or a straight edge.
- Check if you are using a rice cooker 'gou' cup: The clear plastic cup bundled with Asian rice cookers (Zojirushi, Tiger, Cuckoo, Instant Pot) holds 180 mL (about 3/4 US cup, or ~150 g of raw rice), not 240 mL.
Culinary & Baking Notes for Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw)
- Raw vs. Cooked Yield: 1 US cup (185 g) of dry long-grain white rice yields approximately 3 US cups (~475–500 g) of cooked fluffy rice.
- Rice varieties by weight per US cup: Basmati / Jasmine long-grain (~180–185 g), Medium-grain / Calrose (~190–195 g), Short-grain sushi / Arborio (~195–200 g), Brown long-grain rice (~185–190 g).
- Rice cooker cup conversion: 1 Japanese gou cup (180 mL) = 0.76 US cups = ~140–150 g of raw white rice.
US Cup vs. Metric Cup vs. UK Cup Weight for Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw)
If you are adapting an international recipe, remember that cup sizes vary by country. Here is how much 1 cup of rice (white, long-grain, raw) weighs across all four global cup standards (at ρ = 0.7819 g/mL):
Step-by-Step Conversion Examples for Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw)
Convert 2 US Cups of Uncooked White Rice to Grams
A pilaf recipe calls for 2 US cups of uncooked long-grain white rice.
Convert 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) of Raw Rice to Grams
You are measuring 1 Metric cup (250 mL) of uncooked long-grain rice.
Convert 300 Grams of Raw Rice to US Cups
A risotto or paella recipe specifies 300 g of dry rice.
Published Density References & Citations for Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched (FDC ID 169756, SR Legacy) — 1 cup = 185 g.
King Arthur Baking Company Ingredient Weight Chart: Rice, white (dry) — 1 US cup = 198 g (7.0 oz).
Frequently Asked Questions About Rice (White, Long-Grain, Raw) Conversions
How many grams are in 1 cup of uncooked white rice?
1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of uncooked long-grain white rice weighs 185 grams (6.53 oz) according to USDA FoodData Central. Short-grain white rice packs slightly denser at 195–198 grams per US cup. A 250 mL Metric cup of long-grain white rice weighs 195.5 grams.
How many grams is 1 cup of cooked white rice?
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 168878), 1 US cup of cooked long-grain white rice weighs approximately 158 grams because the hydrated grains trap more air space between kernels.
Why does my rice cooker cup hold less than 185 grams?
Electric rice cookers use the traditional Japanese 'gou' cup, which measures 180 mL (about 3/4 of a US cup) and holds roughly 145–150 grams of uncooked rice.
How many cups is 500 grams of uncooked rice?
At 185 grams per US cup, 500 grams of uncooked long-grain white rice equals 2.70 US cups (about 2 ¾ cups), or 2.56 Metric cups (250 mL).