Convert Basmati Rice from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of basmati rice?

1 cup of basmati rice (basmati) is 200 grams. 2 cups of basmati rice is 400 grams. 1/2 cup of basmati rice is 100 grams. 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. Use the US cup converter →
  • 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 →

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

Plain long-grain rice without the aromatic fragrance. See our White Rice converter.

Wholegrain alternative with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See our Brown Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a softer, slightly sticky texture. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Short-grain variety suited to risotto and rice pudding. See our Arborio Rice converter.

Sticky Japanese short-grain rice used in sushi and rice bowls. See our Sushi Rice converter.

Out of basmati rice? See basmati rice substitutes →

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Basmati Rice Measurement Converter

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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 Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup50 g1.76 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup100 g3.53 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup200 g7.05 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup400 g14.1 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of basmati rice?
1 cup of basmati rice is 200 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of basmati rice is 400 grams and 0.5 cups is 100 grams. 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 basmati rice converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of basmati rice?
1.5 cups of basmati rice is 300 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of basmati rice is 200 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 cups of basmati rice?
2 cups of basmati rice is 400 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of basmati rice is 200 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
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 grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 cup of basmati?
Basmati is another name for basmati rice, so 1 cup of basmati is 200 grams, exactly the same as basmati rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 400 grams and 0.5 cups is 100 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of basmati rice?
1/2 cup of basmati rice is 100 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of basmati rice is 200 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. 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.

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