Rice Cooking Conversions & Measurements
Never guess rice portions again! Complete guide to rice measurements, conversions, and serving sizes. From cups to grams, raw to cooked - get perfect portions every time.
1 Cup Cooked Rice in Grams
1 cup cooked white rice = 195 grams
White Rice
195g
per cooked cup
Brown Rice
195g
per cooked cup
Jasmine Rice
190g
per cooked cup
Complete Rice Conversion Chart
Raw Rice to Cooked Rice Conversions
Exact measurements for perfect portions every time
| Raw Rice | Raw Weight | Water Needed | Cooked Yield | Cooked Weight | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 45g | 1/2 cup | 3/4 cup | 145g | 1 person |
| 1/2 cup | 90g | 1 cup | 1 1/2 cups | 290g | 2 people |
| 1 cup | 180g | 2 cups | 3 cups | 585g | 3-4 people |
| 1 1/2 cups | 270g | 3 cups | 4 1/2 cups | 875g | 4-6 people |
| 2 cups | 360g | 4 cups | 6 cups | 1170g | 6-8 people |
Note: These conversions are for long-grain white rice. Brown rice and other varieties may vary slightly. Always use the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker for best results.
Rice Type Conversion Differences
1 Cup Cooked Rice Weight by Type
Different rice types have different densities
International Measurements
Rice conversions for different measuring systems
1 US Cup Cooked Rice Equals:
Common Portion Sizes:
Rice Serving Calculator
How Much Rice Do I Need?
Calculate perfect rice portions for any group size
For Side Dishes (1/2 cup per person):
Light side portions
Family dinner sides
Dinner party sides
For Main Dishes (3/4 cup per person):
Rice bowls, fried rice
Hearty main courses
Large family meals
Pro Measuring Tips
Measuring Best Practices
Use the Right Cup
Rice cooker measuring cups are typically 180ml, not 240ml like standard US cups. Always use the cup that came with your rice cooker.
Level Your Measurements
Level off rice with a knife for accurate measurements. Packed or heaping cups throw off water ratios.
Account for Appetite
Asian households typically eat more rice - plan for 1 cup cooked per person. Western meals need about 1/2 cup cooked per person.
Kitchen Scale Benefits
More Accurate Results
Weighing rice in grams gives more consistent results than volume measurements, especially for different rice types.
Easy Scaling
Want to double a recipe? Much easier to calculate 360g than figure out what 1.75 cups looks like.
International Recipes
Most world cuisines use weight measurements. Knowing gram conversions opens up authentic international recipes.
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