Convert Brown Rice from Cup to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 cup of brown rice?

1 cup of brown rice (wholegrain rice) is 1.04 US cups. 2 cups of brown rice is 2.08 US cups. 1/2 cup of brown rice is 0.52 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 →

Brown rice retains its outer bran layer, which adds fibre and a slightly nuttier flavour compared to white rice. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked brown rice weighs 200 g (7.05 oz). Use this converter when a recipe calls for cups and you want to weigh the rice precisely, or when you need to scale a quantity up or down.

Whole-grain rice varies more in cup weight than white rice, as the bran layer makes each grain slightly irregular. Measuring by grams removes that variable and gives consistent results across different rice varieties.

Also known as

  • wholegrain rice
  • whole grain rice

Milled version that cooks faster with a milder flavour. See our White Rice converter.

Aromatic long-grain variety also available in wholegrain form. See our Basmati Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice, available in brown form too. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Short-grain variety used for 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 brown rice? See brown rice substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Brown Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Brown Rice Conversions

Here are the most common brown 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)

Brown Rice Conversion Chart

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

cupcup(US)gramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup0.26 cup (US)50 g1.76 oz4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup0.52 cup (US)100 g3.53 oz8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup1.04 cup (US)200 g7.05 oz16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup2.08 cup (US)400 g14.1 oz33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 cup of brown rice?
1 cup of brown rice is 1.04 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of brown 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 brown rice converter
How many US cups is 1.5 cups of brown rice?
1.5 cups of brown rice is 1.56 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of brown 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.
How many US cups is 2 cups of brown rice?
2 cups of brown 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 brown 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 brown rice is 1.04 US cups?
1.04 US cups of brown 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.
How many US cups is 1 cup of wholegrain rice?
Wholegrain rice is another name for brown rice, so 1 cup of wholegrain rice is 1.04 US cups, exactly the same as brown rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 2.08 US cups and 0.5 cups is 0.52 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many US cups is 1/2 cup of brown rice?
1/2 cup of brown rice is 0.52 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of brown 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.

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