Convert Sushi Rice from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of sushi rice?

1 cup of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 225 grams. 2 cups of sushi rice is 450 grams. 1/2 cup of sushi rice is 112.5 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sushi rice is 56.25 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 225 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 216 g. 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

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 what 1 cup of arborio rice is in grams.

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking. See what 1 cup of white rice is in grams.

Wholegrain rice with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See what 1 cup of brown rice is in grams.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See what 1 cup of basmati rice is in grams.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See what 1 cup of jasmine rice is in grams.

Out of sushi rice? See sushi rice substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Scoop it right, get measuring cups

Sushi Rice Measurement Converter

Enter a value and pick your units.

Result

225 Grams

Sushi Rice Calculators & Baking Tools

Working with sushi rice? These tools handle the jobs a converter cannot.

Common Sushi Rice Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups56.25 g
0.5 cups112.5 g
0.75 cups168.75 g
1 cup225 g
1.25 cups281.25 g
1.5 cups337.5 g
2 cups450 g
2.5 cups562.5 g
3 cups675 g

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting sushi rice from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup56.25 g1.99 oz0.12 lb0.06 kg0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup112.5 g3.97 oz0.25 lb0.11 kg0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup225 g7.94 oz0.5 lb0.23 kg1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup450 g15.88 oz0.99 lb0.45 kg2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of sushi rice in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of sushi rice in grams?
1 cup of sushi rice is 225 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of sushi rice is 450 grams and 0.5 cups is 112.5 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 sushi rice converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of sushi rice?
1.5 cups of sushi rice is 337.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sushi rice is 225 grams and 2 cups is 450 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of sushi rice in grams?
2 cups of sushi rice is 450 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of sushi rice is 225 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 sushi rice is 225 grams?
225 grams of sushi 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 much is 1 cup of Japanese rice in grams?
Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so 1 cup of Japanese rice is 225 grams, exactly the same as sushi rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 450 grams and 0.5 cups is 112.5 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are sushi rice and Japanese rice the same thing?
Yes. Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of sushi rice is 225 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 450 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup sushi rice in grams?
1/2 cup of sushi rice is 112.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sushi rice is 225 grams and 2 cups is 450 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.
What is 1/4 cup sushi rice in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sushi rice is 56.25 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sushi rice is 225 grams and 2 cups is 450 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
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
Is 1 cup of sushi rice 225 or 216 grams?
A cup of sushi rice weighs 225 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 216 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

Other Ingredients

If you need help with any other ingredients click below: