Convert Basmati Rice from Pounds

How much is 1 pound of basmati rice?

1 pound of basmati rice (basmati) is 2.27 cups, about 37.8 tablespoons or 113.4 teaspoons. 0.5 pounds of basmati rice is 1.13 cups and 2 pounds is 4.54 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

See how much cooked basmati rice a dry amount makes, or work back from the cooked rice you want, in cups, grams, or millilitres.

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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.

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

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Common Basmati Rice Conversions

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

PoundsCups
1 lb2.27 cups
2 lb4.54 cups
4 lb9.07 cups
6 lb13.61 cups

Basmati Rice Conversion Chart

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

lbcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tbsptsp
1 lb2.27 cup453.59 g15.99 oz0.45 kg2.36 cup (US)37.8 tbsp113.4 tsp
2 lb4.54 cup907.18 g31.98 oz0.91 kg4.72 cup (US)75.6 tbsp226.8 tsp
4 lb9.07 cup1814.37 g63.96 oz1.81 kg9.45 cup (US)151.2 tbsp453.59 tsp
6 lb13.61 cup2721.55 g95.93 oz2.72 kg14.17 cup (US)226.8 tbsp680.39 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 pound of basmati rice?
1 pound of basmati rice is 2.27 cups, or 37.8 tablespoons, 113.4 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds of basmati rice is 1.13 cups and 2 pounds is 4.54 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 pound of basmati rice?
1 pound of basmati rice is 2.27 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds is 1.13 cups and 2 pounds is 4.54 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 pound basmati rice in cups
How many pounds of basmati rice is 2.27 cups?
2.27 cups of basmati rice is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pounds 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 pound of basmati rice in US cups?
1 pound of basmati rice is 2.36 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds is 1.18 US cups and 2 pounds is 4.72 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 pound basmati rice in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 pound of basmati rice?
1 pound of basmati rice is 37.8 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 pounds of basmati rice is 75.6 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 18.9 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 pound basmati rice in tablespoons
What is 1 pound of basmati rice in teaspoons?
1 pound of basmati rice is 113.4 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 pounds gives 56.7 teaspoons and 2 pounds gives 226.8 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 pound basmati rice in teaspoons
How do pounds and grams compare as units?
Pounds 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. Pounds 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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