How Many Grams in a Cup of White rice (uncooked)?
1 cup of white rice (uncooked) = 185 grams · 100g = 0.54 cups
Uncooked long-grain white rice weighs about 185 grams per cup and roughly triples in volume when cooked, so one cup dry yields about three cups cooked. The grains are uniform and pour cleanly, making the cup measure reliable. Rinsing before cooking removes surface starch for fluffier results.
Based on a measured density of 185 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured and levelled rather than shaken down. Last reviewed .
White rice (uncooked) cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23.1 g | 0.82 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 46.2 g | 1.63 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 61.6 g | 2.17 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 92.5 g | 3.26 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 123 g | 4.35 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 139 g | 4.89 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 185 g | 6.53 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 278 g | 9.79 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 370 g | 13.1 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 555 g | 19.6 oz | 48 |
White rice (uncooked) grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of white rice (uncooked) come to, handy when a recipe lists white rice (uncooked) in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.14 | 0.88 oz | 2.16 |
| 50 g | 0.27 | 1.76 oz | 4.32 |
| 75 g | 0.41 | 2.65 oz | 6.49 |
| 100 g | 0.54 | 3.53 oz | 8.65 |
| 125 g | 0.68 | 4.41 oz | 10.8 |
| 150 g | 0.81 | 5.29 oz | 13 |
| 175 g | 0.95 | 6.17 oz | 15.1 |
| 200 g | 1.08 | 7.05 oz | 17.3 |
| 225 g | 1.22 | 7.94 oz | 19.5 |
| 250 g | 1.35 | 8.82 oz | 21.6 |
| 300 g | 1.62 | 10.6 oz | 25.9 |
| 350 g | 1.89 | 12.3 oz | 30.3 |
| 400 g | 2.16 | 14.1 oz | 34.6 |
| 500 g | 2.7 | 17.6 oz | 43.2 |
White rice (uncooked): US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of white 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 white rice (uncooked) in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup white rice (uncooked) | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 185 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 195 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 222 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 156 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: White rice (uncooked) in grams
- ⅛ cup white rice (uncooked) = 23.1g
- ¼ cup white rice (uncooked) = 46.2g — a quarter cup of white rice (uncooked) in grams
- ⅓ cup white rice (uncooked) = 61.6g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup white rice (uncooked) = 92.5g — half a cup of white rice (uncooked) in grams
- ⅔ cup white rice (uncooked) = 123g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup white rice (uncooked) = 139g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked) = 185g — one cup of white rice (uncooked) in grams
- 2 cups white rice (uncooked) = 370g — two cups
White rice (uncooked) by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of white rice (uncooked) weighs about 11.6g, and one teaspoon about 3.85g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon white rice (uncooked) to grams = 11.6g
- 2 tablespoons white rice (uncooked) = 23.1g
- 3 tablespoons white rice (uncooked) = 34.7g
- 1 teaspoon white rice (uncooked) = 3.85g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of white rice (uncooked) is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.23 cups of white rice (uncooked) — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of white rice (uncooked) weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of white rice (uncooked)?
Because one cup of white rice (uncooked) weighs about 185 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 185. So 100g of white rice (uncooked) is about 0.54 cups, 200g is about 1.08 cups, 250g is about 1.35 cups, and 300g is about 1.62 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure white rice (uncooked) accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh white rice (uncooked) on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of white rice (uncooked) weighs about 185 grams (6.53 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts white 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: One cup of dry white rice serves about three people cooked. Rinse until the water runs clear to keep the grains separate.
White rice (uncooked) conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of white rice (uncooked)?
One US cup of white rice (uncooked) weighs approximately 185 grams (6.53 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of white rice (uncooked)?
Half a cup (½ cup) of white rice (uncooked) weighs approximately 92.5 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of white rice (uncooked)?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of white rice (uncooked) weighs approximately 46.2 grams.
How do I convert white rice (uncooked) from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 185. For example, 2 cups of white rice (uncooked) = 370 grams, and ¾ cup = 139 grams.
How many cups is 100g of white rice (uncooked)?
100 grams of white rice (uncooked) is about 0.54 cups. 200g is about 1.08 cups and 300g is about 1.62 cups, since 1 cup weighs 185 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of white rice (uncooked)?
One 250 ml metric cup of white rice (uncooked), used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 195 grams, compared with 185 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.