Grams to Cups: White Rice (uncooked)
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for white rice (uncooked). One cup of white rice (uncooked) weighs about 185 grams, which works out to a density of 0.78 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 93 g, a quarter cup about 46 g, and one tablespoon about 12 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of white rice (uncooked) does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of white rice (uncooked), taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — White Rice (uncooked)
Result
0.541 cups
Common measures — White Rice (uncooked)
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 185 g |
| ¾ cup | 139 g |
| ½ cup | 93 g |
| ⅓ cup | 62 g |
| ¼ cup | 46 g |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.9 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure white rice (uncooked) accurately
For white rice (uncooked), spoon it into the cup and level it off; do not shake or tap the cup, which settles the contents and changes the weight. Weighing in grams is still the most reliable method when the amount matters.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of white rice (uncooked)?
One cup of white rice (uncooked) weighs about 185 grams. Half a cup is roughly 93 grams and a quarter cup about 46 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of white rice (uncooked)?
100 grams of white rice (uncooked) is about 0.54 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.78 g/ml), referenced to the USDA FoodData Central database. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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