Convert Sushi Rice from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of sushi rice?

1 US cup of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 216 grams, about 7.62 ounces. 0.5 US cups of sushi rice is 108 grams and 2 US cups is 432 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Sushi rice is a short-grain Japanese variety that becomes sticky when cooked, making it ideal for sushi rolls, onigiri, and rice bowls. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked sushi rice weighs 225 g (7.94 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.

Sushi rice's round, compact grains pack more densely per cup than long-grain rice, so the same cup holds noticeably more grams. Weighing in grams keeps the rice-to-water ratio consistent and gives you the same sticky texture every time.

Also known as

  • Japanese rice
  • calrose rice
  • Japanese short-grain rice

Related Sushi Rice Ingredients

Short-grain Italian rice with similar high starch content. See arborio rice in US cups.

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking. See white rice in US cups.

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

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See basmati rice in US cups.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See jasmine rice in US cups.

Out of sushi rice? See sushi rice substitutes →

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

Here are the most common sushi rice conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)54 g
0.5 cups (US)108 g
0.75 cups (US)162 g
1 cup (US)216 g
1.25 cups (US)270 g
1.5 cups (US)324 g
2 cups (US)432 g
2.5 cups (US)540 g
3 cups (US)648 g

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)cupgramsounceslbkgtbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup54 g1.91 oz0.12 lb0.05 kg4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup108 g3.81 oz0.24 lb0.11 kg8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup216 g7.62 oz0.48 lb0.22 kg16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup432 g15.24 oz0.95 lb0.43 kg32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of sushi rice?
1 US cup of sushi rice is 216 grams, or 7.62 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of sushi rice is 108 grams and 2 US cups is 432 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 sushi rice converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of sushi rice?
1 US cup of sushi rice is 216 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 108 grams and 2 US cups is 432 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 US cup sushi rice in grams
How many US cups of sushi rice is 216 grams?
216 grams of sushi rice is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US 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 US cup of sushi rice in ounces?
1 US cup of sushi rice is 7.62 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.81 ounces and 2 US cups is 15.24 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup sushi rice in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US 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 (US) to tablespoons
Is 1 cup of cooked sushi rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry sushi rice?
No. One cup of cooked sushi rice weighs about 200 g, while one cup of dry sushi rice weighs 225 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 3.11 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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