Basmati Rice Cups to Grams
1 US cup of basmati rice weighs 198 grams.
Direct Answer
1 US cup of Basmati Rice equals 198 g
grams = cups × 198
2 cups = 396 g
Converter Calculator
198 Grams
SwitchExplanation
Use this page when a recipe gives basmati rice in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of basmati rice = 198 grams.
That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Basmati Rice can vary with grain shape and how the grains settle in the cup, so the page keeps one explicit basis for repeatable prep.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 49.5 |
| 1/3 | 65.99 |
| 1/2 | 99 |
| 1 | 198 |
| 1 1/2 | 297 |
| 2 | 396 |
| 3 | 594 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Basmati Rice?
This converter uses 198 grams for 1 level US cup of Basmati Rice.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does grain shape or settling change the result for Basmati Rice?
Basmati Rice uses one fixed reference basis here, but grain shape and how the grains settle in the cup can shift practical density. That is why volume estimates for this ingredient should stay ingredient-specific.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Basmati Rice?
2 cups of Basmati Rice are 396 g using 198 g per cup.
How do I convert Basmati Rice grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 198 to return cups.