How Much Is 2.7 Cups of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?
2.7 cups of rice (long grain) weighs 17.62 oz. This is based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2.7 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.7 cups of rice (long grain)
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 2.7 × 185 = 499.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 499.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.62 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Rice expands roughly 2-3x when cooked. 1 cup of dry rice (long grain) (185g) yields approximately 3 cups cooked.
Rice (Long Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (long grain) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.7 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.7 cups of rice (long grain) (499.5g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.63 oz | 1.72 oz | 1.96 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.15 oz | 2.28 oz | 2.59 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 3.26 oz | 3.45 oz | 3.92 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 4.89 oz | 5.17 oz | 5.88 oz |
| 1 cup | 6.53 oz | 6.90 oz | 7.84 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 9.79 oz | 10.34 oz | 11.76 oz |
| 2 cups | 13.05 oz | 13.79 oz | 15.67 oz |
| 2.7 cups | 17.62 oz | 18.62 oz | 21.16 oz |
| 3 cups | 19.58 oz | 20.69 oz | 23.51 oz |
| 4 cups | 26.10 oz | 27.58 oz | 31.35 oz |
| 5 cups | 32.63 oz | 34.48 oz | 39.19 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.