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How Much Is 400 Grams of Rice (Short Grain) in Cups?

Converting 400 grams of rice (short grain) to cups gives 2.00 cups. Divide by the density of rice (short grain) (200g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.

400 grams of rice (short grain)
=
2.00cups
Result using all cup standards info
2.00 cups (US) 1.89 cups (Metric Cup) 1.67 cups (Imperial Cup)
2.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 200g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 400 grams of rice (short grain)
  2. 1 cup of rice (short grain) = 200g
  3. 400g ÷ 200g/cup = 2 cups

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.

Rice (Short Grain) at Different Amounts

How rice (short grain) scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (400 grams) is highlighted.

50 g0.25 cups75 g0.38 cups100 g0.5 cups150 g0.75 cups200 g1 cup250 g1.25 cups400 g2 cups500 g2.5 cups

Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)

Grams US Cups Metric Cup Imperial Cup
5 grams 0.03 cups 0.02 cups 0.02 cups
10 grams 0.05 cups 0.05 cups 0.04 cups
25 grams 0.13 cups 0.12 cups 0.10 cups
50 grams 0.25 cups 0.24 cups 0.21 cups
75 grams 0.38 cups 0.35 cups 0.31 cups
100 grams 0.50 cups 0.47 cups 0.42 cups
150 grams 0.75 cups 0.71 cups 0.62 cups
200 grams 1.00 cup 0.95 cups 0.83 cups
250 grams 1.25 cups 1.18 cups 1.04 cups
400 grams 2.00 cups 1.89 cups 1.67 cups
500 grams 2.50 cups 2.37 cups 2.08 cups

Understanding the Units

What is a Gram?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 2.00 cups, based on rice (short grain) having a density of 200g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Divide the grams by 200 (grams per cup) to get cups. For 400 grams: 400 ÷ 200 = 2 cups.
For the most accurate results, weigh rice (short grain) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 2.00 cups × 200g/cup = 400g. Or use the Cups to Grams converter.