Convert Arborio Rice from Cup to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 cup of arborio rice?

1 cup of arborio rice (risotto rice) is 1.04 US cups. 2 cups of arborio rice is 2.08 US cups. 1/2 cup of arborio rice is 0.52 US cups. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of arborio rice is 0.26 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Arborio is a short-grain Italian rice with a high starch content that gives risotto and rice pudding their creamy texture. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked arborio rice weighs 220 g (7.76 oz). Use this converter when a recipe calls for cups and you want to weigh the rice, or when scaling a risotto or dessert up or down.

Arborio's fat, round grains pack more densely in a cup than long-grain rice, so the same cup holds more grams than you might expect from other rice varieties. Weighing in grams removes that variation and gives you a consistent starch level every time.

Also known as

  • risotto rice
  • Italian rice
  • short-grain risotto rice

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Short-grain Japanese rice with high starch content, close to arborio. See what 1 cup of sushi rice is in US cups.

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1.04 Cup (US)

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Common Arborio Rice Conversions

Here are the most common arborio rice conversions from cups to cups (US).

CupsCups (US)
0.25 cups0.26 cups (US)
0.5 cups0.52 cups (US)
0.75 cups0.78 cups (US)
1 cup1.04 cups (US)
1.25 cups1.3 cups (US)
1.5 cups1.56 cups (US)
2 cups2.08 cups (US)
2.5 cups2.6 cups (US)
3 cups3.13 cups (US)

Arborio Rice Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting arborio rice from Cup to Cup (US) and other measurements.

cupcup(US)gramsounceslbkgtbsptsp
0.25 cup0.26 cup (US)55 g1.94 oz0.12 lb0.06 kg4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup0.52 cup (US)110 g3.88 oz0.24 lb0.11 kg8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup1.04 cup (US)220 g7.76 oz0.49 lb0.22 kg16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup2.08 cup (US)440 g15.52 oz0.97 lb0.44 kg33.33 tbsp100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to cups (US) volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of arborio rice in US cups?
1 cup of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of arborio rice is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the arborio rice converter
How many US cups is 1.5 cups of arborio rice?
1.5 cups of arborio rice is 1.56 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of arborio rice in US cups?
2 cups of arborio rice is 2.08 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many cups of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups?
1.04 US cups of arborio rice is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are arborio rice and risotto rice the same thing?
Yes. Risotto rice is another name for arborio rice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups under either name, and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup arborio rice in US cups?
1/2 cup of arborio rice is 0.52 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup arborio rice in US cups?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of arborio rice is 0.26 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of arborio rice is 1.04 US cups and 2 cups is 2.08 US cups. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
Is 1 cup of cooked arborio rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry arborio rice?
No. One cup of cooked arborio rice weighs about 200 g, while one cup of dry arborio rice weighs 220 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 3.11 times its volume as it cooks, so a single dry cup makes several cooked cups. Cooking changes the weight per cup, so the dry and cooked gram figures are not interchangeable. Use the cooked rice converter to switch between dry and cooked amounts. Open the cooked rice converter

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