How Much Is 1 Cup of Rice (Long Grain) in Grams?
1 cup of rice (long grain) equals 185.00 g. Rice (long grain) has a density of 185g per cup (185g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 cup of all-purpose flour would be 125.16 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of rice (long grain)
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 1 × 185 = 185g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of rice (long grain), just remember: 185g. Double it for 2 cups (370g), halve it for a half cup (92.5g).
Measuring Tip
Different rice varieties have different densities. Short-grain rice packs more densely per cup than long-grain because the rounder grains fill gaps more efficiently.
Rice (Long Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (long grain) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of rice (long grain) (185g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 46.25 g | 48.87 g | 55.54 g |
| 0.33 cups | 61.05 g | 64.51 g | 73.32 g |
| 0.5 cups | 92.50 g | 97.74 g | 111.09 g |
| 0.75 cups | 138.75 g | 146.62 g | 166.63 g |
| 1 cup | 185.00 g | 195.49 g | 222.18 g |
| 1.5 cups | 277.50 g | 293.23 g | 333.26 g |
| 2 cups | 370.00 g | 390.98 g | 444.35 g |
| 3 cups | 555.00 g | 586.46 g | 666.53 g |
| 4 cups | 740.00 g | 781.95 g | 888.71 g |
| 5 cups | 925.00 g | 977.44 g | 1,110.88 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.