Convert Sushi Rice from Pounds

How much is 1 pound of sushi rice?

1 pound of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 2.02 cups, about 33.6 tablespoons or 100.8 teaspoons. 0.5 pounds of sushi rice is 1.01 cups and 2 pounds is 4.03 cups. 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

Sushi Rice Calculator

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

Cooked Rice Converter

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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No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

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

PoundsCups
1 lb2.02 cups
2 lb4.03 cups
4 lb8.06 cups
6 lb12.1 cups

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

lbcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tbsptsp
1 lb2.02 cup453.59 g16.01 oz0.45 kg2.1 cup (US)33.6 tbsp100.8 tsp
2 lb4.03 cup907.18 g32.01 oz0.91 kg4.2 cup (US)67.2 tbsp201.6 tsp
4 lb8.06 cup1814.37 g64.03 oz1.81 kg8.4 cup (US)134.4 tbsp403.19 tsp
6 lb12.1 cup2721.55 g96.04 oz2.72 kg12.6 cup (US)201.6 tbsp604.79 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 pound of sushi rice?
1 pound of sushi rice is 2.02 cups, or 33.6 tablespoons, 100.8 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds of sushi rice is 1.01 cups and 2 pounds is 4.03 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 sushi rice converter
How many cups is 1 pound of sushi rice?
1 pound of sushi rice is 2.02 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds is 1.01 cups and 2 pounds is 4.03 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 sushi rice in cups
How many pounds of sushi rice is 2.02 cups?
2.02 cups of sushi 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 sushi rice in US cups?
1 pound of sushi rice is 2.1 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds is 1.05 US cups and 2 pounds is 4.2 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 sushi rice in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 pound of sushi rice?
1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 pounds of sushi rice is 67.2 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 16.8 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 pound sushi rice in tablespoons
What is 1 pound of sushi rice in teaspoons?
1 pound of sushi rice is 100.8 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 pounds gives 50.4 teaspoons and 2 pounds gives 201.6 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 pound sushi 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 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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