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How Many Grams in a Cup of Arborio rice (uncooked)?

1 cup of arborio rice (uncooked) = 200 grams · 100g = 0.5 cups

Also known as risotto rice.

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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.

Based on a measured density of 200 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured and levelled rather than shaken down. Last reviewed .

Arborio rice (uncooked) cups to grams table

CupsGramsOuncesTablespoons
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

Common arborio rice (uncooked) amounts

¼ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 50g ⅓ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 66.7g ½ cup arborio rice (uncooked) = 100g 100g arborio rice (uncooked) = 0.5 cups 200g arborio rice (uncooked) = 1 cups

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.

GramsCupsOuncesTablespoons
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 standardSize1 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

Arborio rice (uncooked) by the spoonful and by the ounce

Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs about 12.5g, and one teaspoon about 4.17g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of arborio rice (uncooked) is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.14 cups of arborio rice (uncooked) — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of arborio rice (uncooked) weighs.

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.