CookingCups to Grams

Rice Starch Cups to Grams

Updated: March 1, 2026

Methodology·How We Verify

Snapshot

1 cup of rice starch equals 160 grams.

Reference basis: 160 g per 1 US cup.
Example: 2 cups = 320 g.

Interactive conversion

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Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.

160 Grams

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160 grams

With 1 cup of Rice Starch, that equals 160 grams.

API and AI agent access

Rice Starch Cups to Grams. Material: rice-starch.

Machine-readable identifiers

Conversion family: cooking
Source unit: cup_us
Target unit: gram
Ingredient: rice-starch

Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.

Example API request and response

POST /api/v1/convert

Request

{
  "family": "cooking",
  "value": 1,
  "from": "cup_us",
  "to": "gram",
  "material": "rice-starch"
}

Essential response

{
  "ok": true,
  "conversion": {
    "family": "cooking",
    "value": 1,
    "from": "cup_us",
    "to": "gram",
    "result": {
      "raw": 160,
      "display": "160"
    },
    "canonicalPath": "/cooking/cups-to-grams/rice-starch/"
  }
}

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Explanation

Calculation basis: the recorded grams-per-US-cup value.

Rice Starch uses a recorded reference of 160 grams per US cup in this dataset. Confidence: low. Source basis: and1 ingredient weight chart: 1 cup rice starch = 160 g https://www.and1.com/measurements/cups-in-gram/

Evidence status: source-unverified. The cited AND1 source has not been independently verified. Its current domain context does not establish the original measurement. Particle size, aeration, settling, and whether the cup is scooped or spoon-filled can materially change the mass held by the same volume.

Common Conversion Values

Cup	Grams
1/4	40
1/3	53
1/2	80
1	160
1 1/2	240
2	320
3	480

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this use a US cup?

Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.

Does sifting or settling change the result for Rice Starch?

Rice Starch keeps one reference basis here, but powder fineness, aeration, and settling can change how much fits in a spoon or cup. Keep the measuring method consistent for repeatable baking results.