Convert Basmati Rice from Cup

How much is 1 cup of basmati rice?

1 cup of basmati rice (basmati) is 200 grams, about 7.05 ounces. 0.5 cups of basmati rice is 100 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Basmati is a long-grain rice with a distinctive floral fragrance, grown mainly in the Indian subcontinent. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked basmati rice weighs 200 g (7.05 oz). Use this converter when a recipe calls for cups and you want to weigh the rice, or when scaling a dish up or down.

Basmati's long, slender grains settle less uniformly in a cup than shorter varieties, so the same cup can hold more or less rice depending on how it was poured. Weighing in grams gives a consistent measure every time.

Also known as

  • basmati
  • long-grain basmati
  • aged basmati

Related Basmati Rice Ingredients

Plain long-grain rice without the aromatic fragrance. See white rice in cups.

Wholegrain alternative with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See brown rice in cups.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a softer, slightly sticky texture. See jasmine rice in cups.

Short-grain variety suited to risotto and rice pudding. See arborio rice in cups.

Sticky Japanese short-grain rice used in sushi and rice bowls. See sushi rice in cups.

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Common Basmati Rice Conversions

Here are the most common basmati rice conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups50 g
0.5 cups100 g
0.75 cups150 g
1 cup200 g
1.25 cups250 g
1.5 cups300 g
2 cups400 g
2.5 cups500 g
3 cups600 g

Basmati Rice Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting basmati rice from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup50 g1.76 oz0.11 lb0.05 kg0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup100 g3.53 oz0.22 lb0.1 kg0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup200 g7.05 oz0.44 lb0.2 kg1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup400 g14.1 oz0.88 lb0.4 kg2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of basmati rice?
1 cup of basmati rice is 200 grams, or 7.05 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of basmati rice is 100 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the basmati rice converter
How many grams is 1 cup of basmati rice?
1 cup of basmati rice is 200 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 100 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup basmati rice in grams
How many cups of basmati rice is 200 grams?
200 grams of basmati rice is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 cup of basmati rice in ounces?
1 cup of basmati rice is 7.05 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 3.53 ounces and 2 cups is 14.1 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup basmati rice in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons
Is 1 cup of cooked basmati rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry basmati rice?
No. One cup of cooked basmati rice weighs about 165 g, while one cup of dry basmati rice weighs 200 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 4.17 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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