Uncooked Rice
Metric Cup to US Cup
Understanding Uncooked Rice Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 metric cup to us cup is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one us cup equals 236.59ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 1.1 us 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 metric cup of uncooked rice weighs approximately 1 us cup. This is based on a density of 0.78 g/ml for uncooked rice.
For the most accurate measurement of uncooked rice, use a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary based on how the ingredient is packed.
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.