How Much Is 1 Ounce of Rice (Long Grain) in Cups?
Converting 1 ounce of rice (long grain) to cups gives 0.15 cups. First convert to grams (1 oz = 28.35g), then 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 ounce of rice (long grain)
- Convert ounces to grams: 1 × 28.35 = 28.35g
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 28.35g ÷ 185g/cup = 0.15 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (1 ounce) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.15 cups | 0.15 cups | 0.13 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.31 cups | 0.29 cups | 0.26 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.46 cups | 0.44 cups | 0.38 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.61 cups | 0.58 cups | 0.51 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.77 cups | 0.73 cups | 0.64 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.92 cups | 0.87 cups | 0.77 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.23 cups | 1.16 cups | 1.02 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.53 cups | 1.45 cups | 1.28 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.84 cups | 1.74 cups | 1.53 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.45 cups | 2.32 cups | 2.04 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.