Arborio rice (uncooked), Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of arborio rice (uncooked) = 200 grams · 100g = 0.5 cups
Also known as risotto rice.
Arborio is a short, plump Italian rice with a high surface starch content, which is exactly what makes risotto creamy as the grains release it during slow stirring. Uncooked it weighs about 200 grams per cup, heavier than long-grain rice because the grains are dense and round. Unlike other rice, it is deliberately not rinsed, so that surface starch stays put.
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Arborio rice (uncooked) cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25 g | 0.88 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 50 g | 1.76 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 66.6 g | 2.35 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 100 g | 3.53 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 133 g | 4.71 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 200 g | 7.05 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 300 g | 10.6 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 400 g | 14.1 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 600 g | 21.2 oz | 48 |
Arborio rice (uncooked) grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of arborio rice (uncooked) come to, handy when a recipe lists arborio rice (uncooked) in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.12 | 0.88 oz | 2 |
| 50 g | 0.25 | 1.76 oz | 4 |
| 75 g | 0.38 | 2.65 oz | 6 |
| 100 g | 0.5 | 3.53 oz | 8 |
| 125 g | 0.62 | 4.41 oz | 10 |
| 150 g | 0.75 | 5.29 oz | 12 |
| 175 g | 0.88 | 6.17 oz | 14 |
| 200 g | 1 | 7.05 oz | 16 |
| 225 g | 1.12 | 7.94 oz | 18 |
| 250 g | 1.25 | 8.82 oz | 20 |
| 300 g | 1.5 | 10.6 oz | 24 |
| 350 g | 1.75 | 12.3 oz | 28 |
| 400 g | 2 | 14.1 oz | 32 |
| 500 g | 2.5 | 17.6 oz | 40 |
Arborio rice (uncooked): US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of arborio rice (uncooked) in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup arborio rice (uncooked) | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 200 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 211 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 240 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 169 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Arborio rice (uncooked) in grams
- ⅛ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 25g
- ¼ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 50g
- ⅓ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 66.6g
- ½ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 100g
- ⅔ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 133g
- ¾ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 150g
- 1 cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 200g
- 2 cups arborio rice (uncooked) = 400g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of arborio rice (uncooked)?
Because one cup of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs about 200 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 200. So 100g of arborio rice (uncooked) is about 0.5 cups, 200g is about 1 cups, 250g is about 1.25 cups, and 300g is about 1.5 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure arborio rice (uncooked) accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh arborio rice (uncooked) (also called risotto rice) on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs about 200 grams (7.05 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts arborio rice (uncooked) and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Never rinse arborio rice for risotto — the surface starch is what gives the dish its signature creaminess. As a guide, 200g (about 1 cup) serves two to three as a main.
Arborio rice (uncooked) conversions: common questions
How many cups is 200g of arborio rice?
About 1 cup — a cup of uncooked arborio rice weighs roughly 200 grams, so 200g is close to a level cupful.
Should I rinse arborio rice before making risotto?
No. The starch on the surface of arborio rice is what thickens risotto into its creamy texture, so rinsing it away works against you.
How many grams are in a cup of arborio rice (uncooked)?
One US cup of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs approximately 200 grams (7.05 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of arborio rice (uncooked)?
Half a cup (½ cup) of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs approximately 100 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of arborio rice (uncooked)?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs approximately 50 grams.
How do I convert arborio rice (uncooked) from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 200. For example, 2 cups of arborio rice (uncooked) = 400 grams, and ¾ cup = 150 grams.
How many cups is 100g of arborio rice (uncooked)?
100 grams of arborio rice (uncooked) is about 0.5 cups. 200g is about 1 cups and 300g is about 1.5 cups, since 1 cup weighs 200 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of arborio rice (uncooked)?
One 250 ml metric cup of arborio rice (uncooked), used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 211 grams, compared with 200 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.