How to measure uncooked white rice
Short grain and sushi rice are rounder and settle more tightly, so they weigh a bit more per cup. Measure rice dry and rinse it afterward, because wet rice clumps in the cup. Cooked rice weighs whatever water it absorbed, which is why recipes almost always list the uncooked amount.
Source: 185 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Uncooked white rice: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 23 g | 0.82 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 46 g | 1.63 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 62 g | 2.18 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 93 g | 3.26 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 123 g | 4.35 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 139 g | 4.89 oz |
| 1 cup | 185 g | 6.53 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 278 g | 9.79 oz |
| 2 cups | 370 g | 13.1 oz |
| 3 cups | 555 g | 19.6 oz |
| 4 cups | 740 g | 26.1 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of uncooked white rice
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 185 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.9 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.9 g |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g |
| 2 tbsp | 23 g |
| 3 tbsp | 35 g |
| 4 tbsp | 46 g |
Grams of uncooked white rice to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 185. A cup of uncooked white rice weighs 52 grams less than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.14 cup | about 2.2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.27 cup | just over 1/4 cup |
| 100 g | 0.54 cup | just over 1/2 cup |
| 150 g | 0.81 cup | just over 3/4 cup |
| 200 g | 1.08 cups | just under 1 1/8 cups |
| 250 g | 1.35 cups | just over 1 1/3 cups |
| 300 g | 1.62 cups | about 1 5/8 cups |
| 400 g | 2.16 cups | just over 2 1/8 cups |
| 500 g | 2.7 cups | just over 2 2/3 cups |
| 1,000 g | 5.41 cups | just over 5 3/8 cups |
Other pantry staples per cup
- Cocoa powder: 84 grams per cup
- Rolled oats: 89 grams per cup
- Chocolate chips: 170 grams per cup
- Peanut butter: 258 grams per cup
- Cornstarch: 112 grams per cup
- Table salt: 292 grams per cup
- Chopped walnuts: 113 grams per cup
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The grams to ounces converter helps if your scale shows ounces, and the recipe scaler resizes the rest of the recipe.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of uncooked white rice?
About 93 grams. A full cup is about 185 grams and 1/4 cup about 46 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of uncooked white rice?
About 0.54 cups, just over 1/2 cup. Divide the grams by 185 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of uncooked white rice?
About 12 grams in a tablespoon and 3.9 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
How much water do I need for 1 cup of white rice?
On the stove, about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water per cup of long grain white rice, depending on the brand and how soft you like it. Jasmine and basmati often need less, so check the package.