Rice (uncooked): Cups to Grams
Rice (uncooked) has a density of 0.85 g/mL, so converting between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) needs this specific figure rather than a generic one. One US cup of rice (uncooked) weighs about 201.100001 g.
Rice (uncooked) volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.85 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 4.189583355 | 0.1477832038 |
| Tablespoon | 12.56875006 | 0.4433496115 |
| Fluid Ounce | 25.13750013 | 0.886699223 |
| Cup (US) | 201.100001 | 7.093593784 |
| Pint (US) | 402.200002 | 14.18718757 |
| Quart (US) | 804.4000041 | 28.37437514 |
| Gallon (US) | 3,217.600016 | 113.4975005 |
| Milliliter | 0.85 | 0.02998286766 |
| Liter | 850 | 29.98286766 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.85 | 0.02998286766 |
| Cubic Inch | 13.9290044 | 0.4913311712 |
| Cup (Metric) | 212.5 | 7.495716914 |
How to measure it accurately
This is uncooked long-grain rice. Rice roughly triples in weight as it cooks, so do not use this density to convert cooked rice.
Use the full cooking converter
For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select Rice (uncooked) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of rice (uncooked)?
1 US cup of rice (uncooked) weighs about 201.100001 grams (7.093593784 oz), using a density of 0.85 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of rice (uncooked)?
1 tablespoon of rice (uncooked) weighs about 12.56875006 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of rice (uncooked)?
1 teaspoon of rice (uncooked) weighs about 4.189583355 grams.
Why does rice (uncooked) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Rice (uncooked) has a density of 0.85 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure rice (uncooked) matter?
This is uncooked long-grain rice. Rice roughly triples in weight as it cooks, so do not use this density to convert cooked rice.
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