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Basmati Rice (raw) Converter

(बासमती चावल) · Rice & Grains

Accurate grams, cups, and tablespoon conversions for Basmati Rice (raw). Calibrated for Indian cooking.

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185 g of basmati rice (raw) = 1 cup. Convert any amount — not just 1 cup. Scale to your recipe's exact needs with the calculator below.

Densities are stored per US cup (240 ml). Choose your cup size and every value below rescales automatically.

Basmati Rice (raw) — Quick Reference

1 Cup

185g

1 Tbsp

11.6g

1 Tsp

3.87g

100g =

0.54 cup

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Why 185 g? This density is verified against FSSAI/USDA reference data — weight is always more accurate than volume when you scale Basmati Rice (raw).

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Basmati Rice (raw) Conversion Table

AmountCupsTablespoonsGrams
0.25 cups0.25446g
0.5 cups0.5893g
0.75 cups0.7512139g
1 cup116185g
1.5 cups1.524278g
2 cups232370g
3 cups348555g
4 cups464740g

Basmati Rice Grams to Cups

1 cup of raw basmati rice weighs 185 grams — that is the value every Indian recipe needs. When you calculate basmati rice grams to cups, use 185 g per standard US cup (240 ml), not the generic 1-cup-equals-anything shortcut. Weigh your rice for biryani, pulao or khichdi and the ratio stays accurate when you scale servings up.

1 cup basmati rice

185 g

1 tbsp basmati rice

11.6 g

500 g basmati rice

2.70 cups

1 kg basmati rice

5.4 cups

Our converter stores a verified density of 185 grams per US cup (240ml). This means 1 cup of Basmati Rice (raw) weighs 185g, 1 tablespoon weighs 11.6g, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 3.87g. A 250g (half-pack) of Basmati Rice (raw) is about 1.35 cups, and 500g is about 2.7 cups.

For the best cooking results when scaling Basmati Rice (raw) in recipes, use grams rather than cups. Volume measurements can vary based on how tightly the cup is packed, while weight is always consistent. You can compare Basmati Rice (raw) against all 254 ingredients in our printable density chart.

Practical Weights — Basmati Rice (raw) in Cups

WeightCupsTablespoons
50g0.27 cup4.3 tbsp
100g0.54 cup8.6 tbsp
200g1.08 cups17.2 tbsp
250g1.35 cups21.6 tbsp
500g2.70 cups43.1 tbsp
1000g5.41 cups86.2 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in 1 cup of Basmati Rice (raw)?+

1 cup of Basmati Rice (raw) = 185 grams. This uses the standard US cup of 240ml.

How many grams in 1 tablespoon of Basmati Rice (raw)?+

1 tablespoon (tbsp) of Basmati Rice (raw) = 11.6 grams. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup.

How do I convert Basmati Rice (raw) from grams to cups?+

Divide grams by 185: 185g = 1 cup, 93g = ½ cup. Use our converter above for instant results.

How many cups is 250g of basmati rice?+

250 g of raw basmati rice = 1.35 cups (about 1⅓ cups) at 185 g per cup.

How much does 1 cup of basmati rice weigh?+

1 cup of raw basmati rice weighs 185 grams. Cooked basmati rice is roughly 2.5–3× heavier than raw.

आपके सवाल — हिंग्लिश में (Hinglish FAQ)

1 cup Basmati Rice (raw) kitne gram?+

1 cup Basmati Rice (raw) = 185 gram. Ye standard US cup (240 ml) ke hisaab se hai aur Indian cooking ke liye calibrated hai.

100 gram Basmati Rice (raw) kitne cups?+

100 gram Basmati Rice (raw) = 0.54 cup. 250 gram = 1.35 cup.

1 tbsp Basmati Rice (raw) kitne gram?+

1 tablespoon Basmati Rice (raw) = 11.6 gram. Ek cup me 16 tablespoon hote hain.

Basmati Rice (raw) ko cups me naapein ya weight se?+

Recipe scale karne ke liye hamesha weight (gram) use karein — cup packing ke hisaab se 10-15% ka farak de sakta hai, weight hamesha consistent hai.

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