Uncooked Basmati Rice Cups to Grams Converter
One US cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice weighs 185 grams. Half a cup weighs 93g and a quarter cup weighs 46g. Spoon uncooked rice into measuring cup and level flat.
Uncooked Basmati Rice Cups to Grams Converter
Convert volumetric recipe cups of uncooked basmati rice into exact kitchen scale weight in grams.
Custom package weights override standard database densities for this session without altering official database records.
Cups of Uncooked Basmati Rice to Grams Conversion Table
Complete volume to weight chart converting recipe cups of uncooked basmati rice into grams across major international cup standards, fluid ounces, and tablespoons.
| Cup Portion | US Customary (g) | US Legal (g) | Metric Cup (g) | Imperial Cup (g) | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 46g | 47g | 49g | 56g | 1.63 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| ⅓ cup | 62g | 63g | 65g | 74g | 2.18 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| ½ cup | 93g | 94g | 98g | 111g | 3.26 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| ⅔ cup | 123g | 125g | 130g | 148g | 4.35 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| ¾ cup | 139g | 141g | 147g | 167g | 4.89 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 185g | 188g | 195g | 222g | 6.53 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1¼ cups | 231g | 235g | 244g | 278g | 8.16 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1½ cups | 278g | 282g | 293g | 333g | 9.79 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 1¾ cups | 324g | 328g | 342g | 389g | 11.42 oz | 28.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 370g | 375g | 391g | 444g | 13.05 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 2½ cups | 463g | 469g | 489g | 555g | 16.31 oz | 40.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 555g | 563g | 586g | 667g | 19.58 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
| 3½ cups | 648g | 657g | 684g | 778g | 22.84 oz | 56.0 tbsp |
| 4 cups | 740g | 751g | 782g | 889g | 26.10 oz | 64.0 tbsp |
Why Your Cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice Might Weigh Differently
Understanding key volumetric variables prevents measuring errors when converting recipes to scale weights in grams.
Compaction & Particle Headspace
Scooping uncooked basmati rice directly compresses air voids between granules, cramming up to 15 percent extra mass into the same cup volume.
Regional Cup Standard Variance
A US Customary cup holds 236.59ml (185g), a US Legal cup holds 240ml (188g), and a Metric cup holds 250ml (195g). Misidentifying cup capacity alters recipe scale mass by up to 6 percent.
Atmospheric Moisture & Settling
Granular particles of uncooked basmati rice absorb ambient humidity during storage, increasing bulk density and scale readout per cup portion.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cups of Uncooked Basmati Rice to Grams
Targeted answers for converting cup volumes of uncooked basmati rice into scale mass in grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice?
Half a US customary cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice weighs exactly 93 grams. In comparison, 1/2 Metric cup (125ml) weighs 98 grams, while 1/2 UK Imperial cup weighs 111 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice?
One-quarter US customary cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice weighs 46 grams. This equals 4 US tablespoons or 4 fluid drams.
How do I convert cups of Uncooked Basmati Rice to grams for baking?
To convert cups of Uncooked Basmati Rice to grams, multiply the number of cups by 185. For example, 1.5 cups equals 278 grams, and 2 cups equals 370 grams on a kitchen scale.
Why does 1 cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice weigh differently depending on technique?
Volumetric measuring cups measure space rather than weight. Particle compaction and air pockets can alter Uncooked Basmati Rice cup weight by 5 to 15 percent.
How many grams is 1 Metric cup of Uncooked Basmati Rice versus a US cup?
One Metric cup (250ml) of Uncooked Basmati Rice weighs 195 grams, 1 US Legal cup (240ml) weighs 188 grams, and 1 US Customary cup (236.59ml) weighs 185 grams.
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Density data sourced from USDA FoodData Central. Verified by the Grams to Cups Editorial Team on 2026-08-20.