Grain Conversion Chart
Cups to grams for all grains, cereals, and pasta — both dry and cooked weights.
| Grain | 1 cup (g) | ½ cup (g) | ¼ cup (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rice (long grain, dry) | 185g | 93g | 46g | Standard rice |
| White Rice (short grain, dry) | 200g | 100g | 50g | Sushi rice base |
| Brown Rice (dry) | 185g | 93g | 46g | Same as white; more fiber |
| Basmati Rice (dry) | 185g | 93g | 46g | Fragrant long-grain rice |
| Jasmine Rice (dry) | 185g | 93g | 46g | Thai fragrant rice |
| Wild Rice (dry) | 160g | 80g | 40g | Not technically rice; a grass |
| Arborio Rice (dry) | 200g | 100g | 50g | Short-grain for risotto |
| Cooked White Rice | 186g | 93g | 47g | Packs slightly; water absorbed |
| Rolled Oats (old-fashioned) | 90g | 45g | 23g | Light and fluffy |
| Quick Oats | 85g | 43g | 21g | Finer; slightly lighter |
| Steel-Cut Oats | 160g | 80g | 40g | Much denser; less processed |
| Oat Bran | 92g | 46g | 23g | |
| Quinoa (dry) | 170g | 85g | 43g | High protein pseudo-grain |
| Cooked Quinoa | 185g | 93g | 46g | |
| Couscous (dry) | 175g | 88g | 44g | Pasta-like semolina grain |
| Barley (dry) | 200g | 100g | 50g | Pearled or hulled |
| Farro (dry) | 185g | 93g | 46g | Ancient wheat grain |
| Bulgur Wheat (dry) | 140g | 70g | 35g | Pre-cooked; absorbs water fast |
| Cornmeal (medium grind) | 138g | 69g | 35g | For polenta, cornbread |
| Cornmeal (fine grind) | 160g | 80g | 40g | More compact |
| Polenta (dry) | 138g | 69g | 35g | Coarse cornmeal |
| Buckwheat Groats (dry) | 164g | 82g | 41g | Gluten-free grain |
| Millet (dry) | 200g | 100g | 50g | Small round grain |
| Amaranth (dry) | 195g | 98g | 49g | Tiny pseudo-grain |
| Dried Pasta (spaghetti) | 100g | 50g | 25g | Approx; shape varies |
| Dried Pasta (penne/short) | 90g | 45g | 23g | Varies by shape |
| Bread Crumbs (dry) | 100g | 50g | 25g | Fine grind |
| Panko Breadcrumbs | 60g | 30g | 15g | Light, flaky; very low density |