How many metric cup is 1 gram of uncooked rice?

1 gram of uncooked rice weighs approximately 0 metric cup. This is based on a density of 0.78 g/ml for uncooked rice.

How do I measure uncooked rice accurately?

For the most accurate measurement of uncooked rice, use a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary based on how the ingredient is packed.

Why does uncooked rice have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Uncooked Rice has a density of 0.78 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.78 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Uncooked Rice

Gram to Metric Cup

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Amount

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Result

0.01cup

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Uncooked Rice — Quick Reference

Common gram to metric cup conversions

Uncooked Rice: Gram to Metric Cup conversion table
Gram	Metric Cup
25g	0cup
50g	0cup
100g	1cup
150g	1cup
200g	1cup
250g	1cup
300g	2cup
500g	3cup

Based on uncooked rice density of 0.78 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Uncooked Rice Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 gram of uncooked rice to metric cup, we divide by the density (0.78 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 0.78 g/ml = 1.3ml. Then, dividing by the metric cup volume (250ml): 1.3ml ÷ 250ml = 0 metric cup.

Measurement Tip

For consistent results with uncooked rice, use a scale whenever possible. Volume measurements of grains can vary significantly based on how tightly packed they are. The density of 0.78 g/ml we use is based on a standard pour into a measuring cup.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.78 g/ml for uncooked rice is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169756). This measurement was taken with uncooked rice poured into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 169756)

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