What does 1 kilogram of long-grain rice look like?
1 kilogram of long-grain rice is 2.2 lb (1 kg) in weight. It occupies a volume of 4.97 cups (1.18 L), which is about the size of a quart.
In kitchen measures
4.97 cups
239 tsp · 79.6 tbsp · 4.97 cups
about the size of a quart
- Weight
- 2.2 lb (1 kg)
- Volume
- 4.97 cups (1.18 L)
- Pile width
- 9.33 in (23.7 cm)
- Pile height
- 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Density
- 0.85 g/mL
Long-grain rice typically ranges 0.75–0.92 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does it take up in a pile?
- When poured into a loose pile, it is 9.33 in (23.7 cm) wide and 3.15 in (8 cm) tall.
- How can I measure this in kitchen tools?
- The amount corresponds to 239 teaspoons, 79.6 tablespoons, or 4.97 cups.
- How does the density affect the size?
- The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.75 to 0.92 g/mL depending on packing. In the photo, it is shown next to a golf ball, soda can, and smartphone for scale.