How Much Is 5 Ounces of Rice (Long Grain) in Cups?
5 ounces of rice (long grain) equals 0.77 cups. Rice (long grain) has a density of 185g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 ounces of rice (long grain)
- Convert ounces to grams: 5 × 28.35 = 141.75g
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 141.75g ÷ 185g/cup = 0.77 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 ounces measurements. Your amount (5 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?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.