Batch Scaling Around 500g Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 250g (8.82 oz) | 1 ⅓ cups + ¾ tsp | 319.7 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 500g (17.64 oz) | 2 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 639.4 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 750g (26.46 oz) | 4 cups + 2 ½ tsp | 959.1 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 1000g (35.27 oz) | 5 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 1278.9 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 1500g (52.91 oz) | 8 cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 1918.3 mL |
Measuring 500g of Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of uncooked long-grain white rice weighs 185g when measured dip and level, 500 Grams (500g) translates to 2.70 US cups (2 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp (43.24 tablespoons total) using dip and level technique. Scoop dry rice directly from the canister and strike flat across the rim with a straightedge. Polished, uniform long grains nestle closely together with minimal trapped airspace, delivering a consistent 185 grams per cup.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 169756; USA Rice Federation Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 500 grams of uncooked long-grain white rice? ▾
500 grams of uncooked long-grain white rice (Dip and level, 185g per US cup) equals 2 ⅔ cups + 1 ¾ tsp (2.70 US Customary Cups, 2.56 Metric 250 mL cups, or 43.24 tablespoons).
Should I weigh white rice before or after rinsing? ▾
Always weigh rice dry before rinsing; surface rinse water clings to the grains and skews both your dry weight and water cooking ratio.
How much cooked rice does 185 grams of dry rice yield? ▾
A standard 185g cup of dry long-grain white rice absorbs roughly double its weight in water, yielding about 3 cups (470–500 grams) of cooked rice.