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25g Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice = 2 tbsp + ½ tsp

25 grams of uncooked long-grain white rice equals 2 tbsp + ½ tsp (0.14 US Customary cups, 0.13 Metric 250 mL cups, 32 mL, 2.16 tablespoons, or 0.88 oz) when measured dip and level at a verified density of 185g per US Customary cup.

Exact decimal volume: 0.14 US Customary Cups • 0.13 Metric Cups (250 mL) • 2.16 tbsp • 0.88 oz

Batch
Measuring density
Standard: Dip and level185g / cup
Converted Measure
25 g Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice (Dip and level) =
2 tbsp + ½ tsp
Physical scoop breakdown0.14 cups
×2
2 tbsp
½ tsp
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Grams
25 g
Ounces
0.88 oz
US Cups
2 tbsp + ½ tsp
Metric (250mL)
0.13 c
Tablespoons
2.16 tbsp
Milliliters
32 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of uncooked long-grain white rice (dip and level) weighs 185g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 195g.

Batch Scaling Around 25g Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice

Batch scaling conversion table around 25g of Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 12.5g (0.44 oz) 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp 16 mL
Standard (1×) 25g (0.88 oz) 2 tbsp + ½ tsp 32 mL
1.5× Batch 37.5g (1.32 oz) 3 tbsp + ¾ tsp 48 mL
Double Batch (2×) 50g (1.76 oz) ¼ cup + 1 tsp 63.9 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 75g (2.65 oz) ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp 95.9 mL

Measuring 25g of Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice in the Kitchen

Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of uncooked long-grain white rice weighs 185g when measured dip and level, 25 Grams (25g) translates to 0.14 US cups (2 tbsp + ½ tsp).

Without a kitchen scale, measure 2 tbsp + ½ tsp (2.16 tablespoons total) using dip and level technique. Scoop dry rice directly from the canister and strike flat across the rim with a straightedge. Polished, uniform long grains nestle closely together with minimal trapped airspace, delivering a consistent 185 grams per cup.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 169756; USA Rice Federation Standards

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 25 grams of uncooked long-grain white rice? ▾

25 grams of uncooked long-grain white rice (Dip and level, 185g per US cup) equals 2 tbsp + ½ tsp (0.14 US Customary Cups, 0.13 Metric 250 mL cups, or 2.16 tablespoons).

Should I weigh white rice before or after rinsing? ▾

Always weigh rice dry before rinsing; surface rinse water clings to the grains and skews both your dry weight and water cooking ratio.

How much cooked rice does 185 grams of dry rice yield? ▾

A standard 185g cup of dry long-grain white rice absorbs roughly double its weight in water, yielding about 3 cups (470–500 grams) of cooked rice.