Basmati Rice: Per Person, Water Ratio & Cooked Yield
1 cup of basmati rice (uncooked) weighs about 180 g. So 100 g ≈ 1/2 cup, 200 g ≈ 1 1/8 cups, and 300 g ≈ 1 2/3 cups. Convert any amount between grams, cups, ounces, tablespoons and millilitres with the calculator below.
💡 Tip: Rinse basmati until the water runs clear and soak 20 minutes before cooking — it stops the grains clumping and helps them cook up long and separate
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How much basmati rice per person?
Uncooked, per person:
| Serving | Per person |
|---|---|
| Side dish | ~¼ cup (45 g) |
| Main / curry base | ~⅓ cup (75 g) |
| Hearty main | ~½ cup (90 g) |
Rice-to-water ratio & cooked yield
For the absorption method, use 1 cup basmati to 1½ cups water (rinse first). 1 cup of uncooked basmati (180 g) makes about 3 cups cooked — it roughly triples.
Cups to grams chart for basmati rice (uncooked)
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 45 | 1.59 |
| 1/3 | 60 | 2.12 |
| 1/2 | 90 | 3.17 |
| 2/3 | 120 | 4.23 |
| 3/4 | 135 | 4.76 |
| 1 | 180 | 6.35 |
| 1 1/2 | 270 | 9.52 |
| 2 | 360 | 12.7 |
| 3 | 540 | 19 |
Grams to cups chart for basmati rice (uncooked)
| Grams | Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 25 | 1/8 | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/4 | 1.76 |
| 75 | 3/8 | 2.65 |
| 100 | 1/2 | 3.53 |
| 125 | 2/3 | 4.41 |
| 150 | 7/8 | 5.29 |
| 200 | 1 1/8 | 7.05 |
| 250 | 1 3/8 | 8.82 |
| 300 | 1 2/3 | 10.6 |
| 500 | 2 3/4 | 17.6 |
Spoon reference: 1 tablespoon ≈ 11.3 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 3.75 g.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- 1 US cup of basmati rice (uncooked) weighs about 180 grams (6.35 ounces).
- How many cups is 100g of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- 100 grams of basmati rice (uncooked) is about 1/2 cup.
- How many cups is 200g of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- 200 grams of basmati rice (uncooked) is about 1 1/8 cups.
- How many cups is 250g of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- 250 grams of basmati rice (uncooked) is about 1 3/8 cups.
- How many cups is 300g of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- 300 grams of basmati rice (uncooked) is about 1 2/3 cups.
- How many cups is 500g of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- 500 grams of basmati rice (uncooked) is about 2 3/4 cups.
- How many grams is ½ cup of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- Half a US cup of basmati rice (uncooked) is about 90 grams.
- How much does 1 cup of basmati rice (uncooked) weigh?
- 1 cup of basmati rice (uncooked) weighs about 180 grams, or roughly 6.35 ounces.
- How many grams in a tablespoon of basmati rice (uncooked)?
- About 11.3 grams per tablespoon (and roughly 3.75 g per teaspoon).
- Why do my numbers differ slightly?
- Density changes with how the basmati rice (uncooked) is packed, sifted or measured. For precise baking, weigh with a scale instead of using cups.
- How much basmati rice per person?
- Allow about ⅓ cup (75 g) of uncooked basmati per person for a main, or ¼ cup (45 g) as a side. It will roughly triple once cooked.
- What is the water ratio for basmati rice?
- Use about 1 cup of basmati to 1½ cups of water with the absorption method (rinse the rice first). Some cooks go up to 1¾ cups water for softer grains.
- How much does 1 cup of basmati rice make cooked?
- 1 cup of uncooked basmati (180 g) makes about 3 cups of cooked rice.
- How many grams is 1 cup of basmati rice?
- 1 cup of uncooked basmati rice weighs about 180 grams.