Brown Rice (dry) — Cups to Grams

1 cup of brown rice (dry) = 190 grams

1 cup of brown rice (dry) weighs approximately 190 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.

Brown Rice (dry) Converter

Result

190 g

How to Measure Brown Rice (dry) Correctly

Brown rice should be measured by volume when uncooked, using a dry measuring cup. For cooked rice, it's best to measure by weight or use a liquid measuring cup. The ratio is typically 1 cup uncooked rice to 3 cups cooked rice.

Understanding Brown Rice (dry) Measurements

Brown rice is whole grain rice with the bran and germ intact. One cup of uncooked brown rice weighs approximately 190 grams, while one cup of cooked brown rice weighs about 200 grams. It's more nutritious than white rice but takes longer to cook.

Common Uses in Baking & Cooking

Brown rice is used as a side dish, in salads, and in grain bowls. It has a nutty flavour and chewy texture. It's more nutritious than white rice and is a good source of fibre.

Storage and Handling Tips

Store uncooked brown rice in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It can be kept for up to 6 months if stored properly. Cooked rice should be refrigerated and used within 3-4 days. Never leave cooked rice at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Need to convert brown rice (dry) to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.

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Brown Rice (dry) Conversion Table

AmountGramsOunces
1 teaspoon3.96g0.14 oz
1 tablespoon11.9g0.42 oz
¼ cup47.5g1.68 oz
⅓ cup63.3g2.23 oz
½ cup95g3.35 oz
⅔ cup127g4.47 oz
¾ cup143g5.03 oz
1 cup190g6.7 oz
1½ cups285g10.1 oz
2 cups380g13.4 oz

Measurement Note

Uncooked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of brown rice (dry)?
One US cup of brown rice (dry) weighs approximately 190 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.
How many tablespoons in a cup of brown rice (dry)?
There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of brown rice (dry) weighs approximately 11.9 grams.
How do I measure brown rice (dry) accurately?
Uncooked. For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.
How many cups in 100g of brown rice (dry)?
100 grams of brown rice (dry) is approximately 0.53 US cups.

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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.