2 1/2 Cups of Brown Rice (uncooked) in Grams
2 1/2 cups of brown rice = 475 grams
That's 475 g, or 16.8 oz by weight.
2 1/2 cups of brown rice in other units
- Grams
- 475
- Ounces
- 16.8
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2.37
- Tablespoons
- 40
- Milliliters
- 591
How to convert cups of brown rice to grams
One level US cup of brown rice weighs about 190 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 190 = 475 g.
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup.
Brown Rice (uncooked): cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 24 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 48 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 63 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 95 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 127 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 143 grams |
| 1 cup | 190 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 238 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 285 grams |
| 2 cups | 380 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 475 grams |
| 3 cups | 570 grams |
| 4 cups | 760 grams |
2 1/2 cups of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Rolled Oats | 225 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 463 grams |
| Quinoa (uncooked) | 425 grams |
| Dried Lentils | 480 grams |
| Couscous (uncooked) | 433 grams |
| Dry Breadcrumbs | 280 grams |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 125 grams |
| Chia Seeds | 400 grams |
| Ground Flaxseed | 250 grams |
| Sesame Seeds | 360 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 313 grams |
| Bread Flour | 318 grams |
| Almond Flour | 240 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 500 grams |
More brown rice conversions
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- 1 ounce of brown rice to cups
- 1 tablespoon of brown rice to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of brown rice?
2 1/2 cups of brown rice is 475 grams, based on 190 g per level US cup.
Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?
Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 2 1/2 cups of brown rice would be 502 g.
Should I weigh brown rice or measure it by volume?
Grains settle when shaken, so pour them in loosely and level off rather than tapping the cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.