Batch Scaling Around 400g Cooked White Rice
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 200g (7.05 oz) | 1 ¼ cups | 299.5 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 400g (14.11 oz) | 2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 599 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 600g (21.16 oz) | 3 ¾ cups + 2 ¼ tsp | 898.4 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 800g (28.22 oz) | 5 cups + 1 tbsp | 1197.9 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1200g (42.33 oz) | 7 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 1796.9 mL |
Measuring 400g of Cooked White Rice in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of cooked white rice weighs 158g when measured gently spooned, 400 Grams (400g) translates to 2.53 US cups (2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp (40.51 tablespoons total) using gently spooned technique. Fluff cooked rice gently with a fork and spoon into the measuring cup without compressing. Pressing cooked rice squeezes out air and compacts moisture, skewing cup weight from 158 grams upward past 185 grams.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168878; USA Rice Federation Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 400 grams of cooked white rice? ▾
400 grams of cooked white rice (Gently spooned, 158g per US cup) equals 2 ½ cups + 1 ½ tsp (2.53 US Customary Cups, 2.4 Metric 250 mL cups, or 40.51 tablespoons).
Why does cooked rice weigh less per cup than dry rice? ▾
Cooked grains swell to nearly triple their raw volume with water, meaning far fewer individual grains occupy the volume of a cup.
Is chilled day-old rice lighter than freshly steamed rice? ▾
Chilled rice grains firm up through starch retrogradation and separate easily, spooning slightly lighter (150–155g) than warm, moist rice.