Uncooked Basmati Rice — Grams ↔ Cups Converter

1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of uncooked basmati rice weighs 185 grams (6.53 ounces or 11.6g per tablespoon) when measured dip and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 195.5g and 100g equals ½ cup + 2 tsp for accurate kitchen baking.

Ingredient (150 verified staples)

Batch

Scale / Recipe Input

Measuring density

Standard: Dip and level185g / cup

Converted Measure

100 g Uncooked Basmati Rice (Dip and level) =

½ US Cup + 2 tsp

Physical scoop breakdown0.54 cups

1/2 cup

2 tsp

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Grams

100 g

Ounces

3.53 oz

US Cups

½ cup + 2 tsp

Metric (250mL)

0.51 c

Tablespoons

8.65 tbsp

Milliliters

127.9 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of uncooked basmati rice (dip and level) weighs 185g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 195g.

Basmati Rice: Cups & Spoons to Grams

Based on 185g per 236.6 mL US cup (Dip and level).

Uncooked Basmati Rice cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons to grams and ounces conversion chart (185g per US cup)
Volume	Grams	Ounces
1 Teaspoon (tsp)	3.9 g	0.14 oz
1 Tablespoon (tbsp)	11.6 g	0.41 oz
⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp)	23.1 g	0.82 oz
¼ US Cup (4 tbsp)	46.3 g	1.63 oz
⅓ US Cup	61.7 g	2.18 oz
½ US Cup (8 tbsp)	92.5 g	3.26 oz
⅔ US Cup	123.3 g	4.35 oz
¾ US Cup (12 tbsp)	138.8 g	4.89 oz
1 US Cup (236.6 mL)	185 g	6.53 oz
1 Metric Cup (250 mL)	195.5 g	6.9 oz
1 ½ US Cups	277.5 g	9.79 oz
2 US Cups	370 g	13.05 oz
3 US Cups	555 g	19.58 oz
4 US Cups (1 Quart)	740 g	26.1 oz

Basmati Rice: Grams to US Cups

Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.

Uncooked Basmati Rice grams to US cups and kitchen spoon fractions conversion chart
Weight	Kitchen Measure	Decimal
10 g	2 ½ tsp	0.05 c
25 g	2 tbsp + ½ tsp	0.14 c
50 g	¼ cup + 1 tsp	0.27 c
75 g	⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp	0.41 c
100 g	½ cup + 2 tsp	0.54 c
125 g	⅔ cup	0.68 c
150 g	¾ cup + 1 tbsp	0.81 c
200 g	1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp	1.08 c
250 g	1 ⅓ cups + ¾ tsp	1.35 c
300 g	1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp	1.62 c
400 g	2 cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp	2.16 c
500 g	2 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp	2.70 c
750 g	4 cups + 2 ½ tsp	4.05 c
1000 g	5 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp	5.41 c

How to Measure Uncooked Basmati Rice Accurately

Dip the cup into the rice sack and level evenly across the top. The slender, extra-long needle grains pack cleanly with minimal void space, consistently weighing 185 grams per level US cup.

Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168933; All India Rice Exporters Association Standards

Common Culinary Uses

Layered chicken biryani
Fragrant Indian pilau
Persian saffron rice (tahdig)
Middle Eastern curries

Weight-Aware Substitutions

Jasmine rice at 1:1 weight (185g) for an aromatic Southeast Asian profile.
Standard long-grain white rice at 1:1 weight (185g).

Uncooked Basmati Rice Measuring FAQs

Why is it recommended to soak basmati rice before cooking? ▾

Soaking for 30 minutes hydrates the grain core, allowing the slender grains to elongate to twice their length without splitting during cooking.

What gives aged basmati rice its distinctive aroma? ▾

Basmati naturally contains 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline; aging concentrates this compound while drying the starch so cooked grains stay remarkably distinct.