How Much Is 1 Gram of Rice (Long Grain) in Cups?
Converting 1 gram of rice (long grain) to cups gives 0.01 cups. Divide by the density of rice (long grain) (185g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 gram of rice (long grain)
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 1g ÷ 185g/cup = 0.0054 cups
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 grams measurements. Your amount (1 gram) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.01 cups | 0.01 cups | 0.00 cups |
| 5 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.05 cups | 0.05 cups | 0.05 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.14 cups | 0.13 cups | 0.11 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.27 cups | 0.26 cups | 0.23 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.41 cups | 0.38 cups | 0.34 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.54 cups | 0.51 cups | 0.45 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.81 cups | 0.77 cups | 0.68 cups |
| 200 grams | 1.08 cups | 1.02 cups | 0.90 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.35 cups | 1.28 cups | 1.13 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.70 cups | 2.56 cups | 2.25 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.