Convert Basmati Rice from Kilograms

How much is 1 kg of basmati rice?

1 kg of basmati rice (basmati) is 5 cups, about 83.33 tablespoons or 250 teaspoons. 0.5 kg of basmati rice is 2.5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. 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

Basmati Rice Calculator

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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.

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Common Basmati Rice Conversions

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

KilogramsCups
0.5 kg2.5 cups
1 kg5 cups
2 kg10 cups
3 kg15 cups

Basmati Rice Conversion Chart

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

kgcupgramsounceslbcup(US)tbsptsp
0.5 kg2.5 cup500 g17.63 oz1.1 lb2.6 cup (US)41.67 tbsp125 tsp
1 kg5 cup1000 g35.25 oz2.2 lb5.21 cup (US)83.33 tbsp250 tsp
2 kg10 cup2000 g70.5 oz4.41 lb10.42 cup (US)166.67 tbsp500 tsp
3 kg15 cup3000 g105.75 oz6.61 lb15.63 cup (US)250 tbsp750 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 kg of basmati rice?
1 kg of basmati rice is 5 cups, or 83.33 tablespoons, 250 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg of basmati rice is 2.5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. 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 cups is 1 kg of basmati rice?
1 kg of basmati rice is 5 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 kg is 2.5 cups and 2 kg is 10 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 kg basmati rice in cups
How many kg of basmati rice is 5 cups?
5 cups of basmati rice is 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and cups 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 kg of basmati rice in US cups?
1 kg of basmati rice is 5.21 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 kg is 2.6 US cups and 2 kg is 10.42 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 kg basmati rice in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 kg of basmati rice?
1 kg of basmati rice is 83.33 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 kg of basmati rice is 166.67 tablespoons and 0.5 kg is 41.67 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 kg basmati rice in tablespoons
What is 1 kg of basmati rice in teaspoons?
1 kg of basmati rice is 250 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 kg gives 125 teaspoons and 2 kg gives 500 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 kg basmati rice in teaspoons
How do kg and grams compare as units?
Kg and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Kilograms to grams
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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