1 cup of cooked white rice equals 158 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 171g. Sifted: 158g.
How Many Grams is 1 cup of Cooked White Rice?
158g
Using Spoon & Level
â 1 cup
Measurement Methods Compared
Spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup, then level off with a straight knife.
All Methods & Units Compared
| Unit | Spoon & Level | Dip & Sweep | Sifted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | 158g | 171g | 158g |
| Tablespoons | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Teaspoons | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Milliliters | 236.59 | 236.59 | 236.59 |
Try Different Weights
How to Measure 1 cup of Cooked White Rice - 3 Methods Compared
Spoon & Level
â cups
(158g/cup)
â Recommended
Dip & Sweep
â cups
(186g/cup)
â ī¸ Heavy +18%
Sifted
1 and â cups
(134g/cup)
đĒļ Light -15%
Cooked White Rice - Cups to Grams Conversion Table
Cooked White Rice Nutrition Facts - 158g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 158g
Per 1 cup (spoon & level): 205 calories, 44.6g carbs, 4.3g protein, 0.5g fat
Values are approximate and based on USDA data.
How to Measure Cooked White Rice Correctly
Cooked rice varies more than flour or sugar because moisture and packing change the cup weight.
For nutrition tracking, weigh cooked rice in grams instead of packing it into a measuring cup.
This converter uses about 158g per US cup for fluffed cooked white rice.
158g of cooked white rice is about 1 cup using Spoon & Level. For consistency, stick to one measuring method across the whole recipe.
Why Cup-to-Grams Accuracy Matters for Cooked White Rice
Small cup changes create big weight differences. For cooked white rice, 1 cup is about 158g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 198g.
This is why cup-based recipes can drift: packed, loose, or sifted volume can shift your actual grams. Using grams keeps hydration and texture consistent across batches.
3/4 cup
119g
1 cup (exact)
158g
1 1/4 cups
198g
If your recipe starts in cups, convert once to grams and bake by weight. That avoids hidden volume error and makes your result repeatable every time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Cooked White Rice Cups to Grams
1 cup of cooked white rice equals about 158g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 171g. Sifted: 158g.
Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 158g, Dip & Sweep 171g, Sifted 158g.
1 1/4 cups of cooked white rice is approximately 198g with Spoon & Level.