How Much Is 2 Ounces of Rice (Long Grain) in Cups?
Converting 2 ounces of rice (long grain) to cups gives 0.31 cups. First convert to grams (2 oz = 56.70g), 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 2 ounces of rice (long grain)
- Convert ounces to grams: 2 × 28.35 = 56.70g
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 56.70g ÷ 185g/cup = 0.31 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 (Long Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (long grain) scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (2 ounces) 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?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.