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Cups of Rice to Grams

Convert cups of rice to grams — white, brown, basmati, jasmine. Get accurate weights for uncooked rice with portion planning tips.

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About This Tool

Measuring rice by weight gives you consistent results every time — no more guessing whether your cup was packed or loose. One cup of uncooked white rice weighs about 185 grams, while brown rice is slightly heavier at 190 grams per cup because of its denser bran layer. This converter lets you quickly switch between cups and grams for any type of rice. Whether you're scaling a recipe, meal prepping for the week, or following a recipe from a different measurement system — just enter your amount and get instant results. Remember that rice roughly triples in volume when cooked: 1 cup (185g) of uncooked white rice yields about 3 cups of cooked rice, enough for 2-3 servings. Brown rice yields slightly less — about 2.5 cups cooked per cup uncooked.

How to Use

1. White rice is pre-selected — switch to brown rice if needed 2. Enter cups or tap a fraction button for common amounts 3. Read the gram weight instantly 4. Switch to "Grams → Cups" for reverse conversion 5. Use the reference table for common rice portions

Formula

Grams of rice = Cups × Grams per cup Rice weights per cup (uncooked): White rice (long grain): 185 g/cup Brown rice: 190 g/cup Basmati rice: 185 g/cup Jasmine rice: 185 g/cup Cooked yield: 1 cup uncooked white rice → ~3 cups cooked (~555 g) 1 cup uncooked brown rice → ~2.5 cups cooked (~475 g)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of rice?
One cup of uncooked white rice (long grain, basmati, or jasmine) weighs approximately 185 grams (6.5 oz). Brown rice is slightly heavier at 190 grams per cup due to its bran layer. These are dry, uncooked weights.
How much does cooked rice weigh per cup?
One cup of cooked rice weighs about 175-185 grams, depending on the type and how much water it absorbed. Cooked rice is actually lighter per cup than uncooked rice because of its fluffy texture — the grains swell with water but also trap air.
How many cups is 500g of rice?
500 grams of uncooked white rice is about 2.7 cups. This will yield roughly 8 cups of cooked rice — enough for about 6-8 servings depending on portion size.
How much uncooked rice per person?
A standard serving is ½ cup (about 90-95g) of uncooked rice per person, which yields about 1.5 cups cooked. For larger appetites or when rice is the main dish, use ¾ cup (about 140g) uncooked per person. For a side dish, ⅓ cup (60g) is usually enough.
Does the type of rice affect the cups-to-grams conversion?
Slightly. Most white rice varieties (long grain, basmati, jasmine) weigh about 185 grams per cup. Brown rice is 190g because the bran makes it denser. Short-grain (sushi) rice can be 195-200g per cup because the rounded grains pack more tightly. The differences are small but can matter at larger quantities.
Should I rinse rice before or after measuring?
Measure first, then rinse. Wet rice weighs more because of absorbed water, and wet grains can stick to the measuring cup. Measure your dry rice in cups or grams, then rinse in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Rinsing removes surface starch and prevents gummy, sticky results.

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