40 Grams of White Rice to Cups
Ingredient
White Rice
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.22 (¼)
- Tablespoons
- 3.5
- Teaspoons
- 10.4
- Milliliters
- 51 ml
40 grams of white rice = 0.22 cups (¼ cup / 3.5 tablespoons)
White Rice has a density of approximately 185g per cup. Uncooked, long grain. Short grain runs closer to 190g per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30g | 0.16 | ⅛ | 2.6 |
| 35g | 0.19 | ¼ | 3.0 |
| 40g | 0.22 | ¼ | 3.5 |
| 45g | 0.24 | ¼ | 3.9 |
| 50g | 0.27 | ¼ | 4.3 |
Bakers reach for white rice in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 40 grams of white rice in cups?+
40 grams of white rice is 0.22 cups (¼ cup), or 3.5 tablespoons.
How do I measure 40 grams of white rice without a scale?+
Use ¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 3.5 tablespoons instead.