Convert White Rice from Pounds

How much is 1 pound of white rice?

1 pound of white rice (plain rice) is 2.11 cups, about 35.16 tablespoons or 105.49 teaspoons. 0.5 pounds of white rice is 1.05 cups and 2 pounds is 4.22 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

Many rice dishes and recipes from East and Southeast Asia measure rice in cups, but the gram weight varies with how tightly the grains pack. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked white rice weighs 215 g (7.58 oz). This converter moves between cups, grams, tablespoons, and ounces for any amount a recipe needs.

Dry rice packs loosely or firmly in a cup, shifting the weight by up to 15 g depending on the grain and how the cup is filled. Weighing in grams keeps your rice-to-water ratio accurate every time you cook.

Also known as

  • plain rice
  • long-grain rice

White Rice Calculator

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

Aromatic long-grain rice with a lighter, fluffier texture. See our Basmati Rice converter.

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

Short-grain rice suited to risotto and creamy rice puddings. See our Arborio Rice converter.

Sticky Japanese short-grain rice used in sushi and rice bowls. See our Sushi Rice converter.

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Common White Rice Conversions

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

PoundsCups
1 lb2.11 cups
2 lb4.22 cups
4 lb8.44 cups
6 lb12.66 cups

White Rice Conversion Chart

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

lbcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tbsptsp
1 lb2.11 cup453.59 g15.99 oz0.45 kg2.2 cup (US)35.16 tbsp105.49 tsp
2 lb4.22 cup907.18 g31.98 oz0.91 kg4.4 cup (US)70.32 tbsp210.97 tsp
4 lb8.44 cup1814.37 g63.97 oz1.81 kg8.79 cup (US)140.65 tbsp421.95 tsp
6 lb12.66 cup2721.55 g95.95 oz2.72 kg13.19 cup (US)210.97 tbsp632.92 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 pound of white rice?
1 pound of white rice is 2.11 cups, or 35.16 tablespoons, 105.49 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds of white rice is 1.05 cups and 2 pounds is 4.22 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 white rice converter
How many cups is 1 pound of white rice?
1 pound of white rice is 2.11 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pounds is 1.05 cups and 2 pounds is 4.22 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 white rice in cups
How many pounds of white rice is 2.11 cups?
2.11 cups of white 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 white rice in US cups?
1 pound of white rice is 2.2 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pounds is 1.1 US cups and 2 pounds is 4.4 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 white rice in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 pound of white rice?
1 pound of white rice is 35.16 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 pounds of white rice is 70.32 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 17.58 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 pound white rice in tablespoons
What is 1 pound of white rice in teaspoons?
1 pound of white rice is 105.49 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 pounds gives 52.74 teaspoons and 2 pounds gives 210.97 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 pound white 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 white rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry white rice?
No. One cup of cooked white rice weighs about 165 g, while one cup of dry white rice weighs 215 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 4.17 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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