How Much Is 5.29 Ounces of Rice (Short Grain) in Cups?
5.29 ounces of rice (short grain) equals 0.75 cups. That's 149.97g, and Rice (short grain) has a density of 200g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.29 ounces of rice (short grain)
- Convert ounces to grams: 5.29 × 28.35 = 149.97g
- 1 cup of rice (short grain) = 200g
- 149.97g ÷ 200g/cup = 0.75 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 (short grain) (200g) yields approximately 3 cups cooked.
Rice (Short Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (short grain) scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (5.29 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.14 cups | 0.13 cups | 0.12 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.28 cups | 0.27 cups | 0.24 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.43 cups | 0.40 cups | 0.35 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.57 cups | 0.54 cups | 0.47 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.71 cups | 0.67 cups | 0.59 cups |
| 5.29 ounces | 0.75 cups | 0.71 cups | 0.62 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.85 cups | 0.80 cups | 0.71 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.13 cups | 1.07 cups | 0.94 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.42 cups | 1.34 cups | 1.18 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.70 cups | 1.61 cups | 1.42 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.27 cups | 2.15 cups | 1.89 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.
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.