Convert Sushi Rice from Cup to Kilograms

How many kg is 1 cup of sushi rice?

1 cup of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 0.23 kg. 2 cups of sushi rice is 0.45 kg. 1/2 cup of sushi rice is 0.11 kg. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sushi rice is 0.06 kg. 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. 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

Sushi Rice Calculator

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Short-grain Italian rice with similar high starch content. See our Arborio Rice converter.

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking. See our White Rice converter.

Wholegrain rice with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See our Brown Rice converter.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See our Basmati Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

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Sushi Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

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

CupsKilograms
0.25 cups0.06 kg
0.5 cups0.11 kg
0.75 cups0.17 kg
1 cup0.23 kg
1.25 cups0.28 kg
1.5 cups0.34 kg
2 cups0.45 kg
2.5 cups0.56 kg
3 cups0.68 kg

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

cupkggramsounceslbcup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup0.06 kg56.25 g1.99 oz0.12 lb0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup0.11 kg112.5 g3.97 oz0.25 lb0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup0.23 kg225 g7.94 oz0.5 lb1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup0.45 kg450 g15.88 oz0.99 lb2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of sushi rice in kg?
1 cup of sushi rice is 0.23 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of sushi rice is 0.45 kg and 0.5 cups is 0.11 kg. 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 kg is 1.5 cups of sushi rice?
1.5 cups of sushi rice is 0.34 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sushi rice is 0.23 kg and 2 cups is 0.45 kg. 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 kg?
2 cups of sushi rice is 0.45 kg. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of sushi rice is 0.23 kg, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact kg reading.
How many cups of sushi rice is 0.23 kg?
0.23 kg of sushi rice is 1.02 cups. 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 cups but you would rather weigh or measure in kg. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many kg is 1 cup of Japanese rice?
Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so 1 cup of Japanese rice is 0.23 kg, exactly the same as sushi rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 0.45 kg and 0.5 cups is 0.11 kg. 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 0.23 kg under either name, and 2 cups is 0.45 kg. 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 kg?
1/2 cup of sushi rice is 0.11 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sushi rice is 0.23 kg and 2 cups is 0.45 kg. 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 kg?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sushi rice is 0.06 kg. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sushi rice is 0.23 kg and 2 cups is 0.45 kg. 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

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