Batch Scaling Around 120g Cooked White Rice
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 60g (2.12 oz) | ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp | 89.8 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 120g (4.23 oz) | ¾ cup | 179.7 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 180g (6.35 oz) | 1 ⅛ cups | 269.5 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 240g (8.47 oz) | 1 ½ cups + 1 tsp | 359.4 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 360g (12.7 oz) | 2 ¼ cups + 1 ¼ tsp | 539.1 mL |
Measuring 120g of Cooked White Rice in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of cooked white rice weighs 158g when measured gently spooned, 120 Grams (120g) translates to 0.76 US cups (¾ cup).
Without a kitchen scale, measure ¾ cup (12.15 tablespoons total) using gently spooned technique. Fluff cooked rice gently with a fork and spoon into the measuring cup without compressing. Pressing cooked rice squeezes out air and compacts moisture, skewing cup weight from 158 grams upward past 185 grams.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 168878; USA Rice Federation Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of cooked white rice? ▾
120 grams of cooked white rice (Gently spooned, 158g per US cup) equals ¾ cup (0.76 US Customary Cups, 0.72 Metric 250 mL cups, or 12.15 tablespoons).
Why does cooked rice weigh less per cup than dry rice? ▾
Cooked grains swell to nearly triple their raw volume with water, meaning far fewer individual grains occupy the volume of a cup.
Is chilled day-old rice lighter than freshly steamed rice? ▾
Chilled rice grains firm up through starch retrogradation and separate easily, spooning slightly lighter (150–155g) than warm, moist rice.