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Flours & GrainsWhole-grain rice flour with the bran intact. Nutty, mildly sweet, common in GF baking.
Properties
Density Index
0.64 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
152g
Texture
Dry
Category
Flour
Top Substitute
White Rice Flour
Use 1:1
Smoother but less flavour. No bran nuttiness.
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Conversion
Brown Rice Flour cups to grams
1 cup = 152g
Conversion
Brown Rice Flour grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Brown Rice Flour tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
White Rice Flour
Use 1:1 for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 38.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 50.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 76.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 152 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 228 grams |
| 2 cups | 304 grams |
| 3 cups | 456 grams |
| 4 cups | 608 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.64 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Brown Rice Flour equals 151 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
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Substitutions for Brown Rice Flour
White Rice Flour
excellent1:1
Smoother but less flavour. No bran nuttiness.
Smoother but less flavour. No bran nuttiness.
Oat Flour
good1:1
Similar texture, slightly more binding. Use certified GF oats if needed.
Similar texture, slightly more binding. Use certified GF oats if needed.
Buckwheat Flour
good1:1, expect darker colour
Stronger flavour. Works in pancakes, crepes, and quick breads.
Stronger flavour. Works in pancakes, crepes, and quick breads.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate in an airtight container. 3 months at room temp, 6 months refrigerated due to bran oils.
Baking Science
Higher fat than white rice flour (2.8%) means it can go rancid. The bran also adds grit — hydrate the flour or use a fine grind for cake textures.
Recipe Context
For cakes: use weight to avoid dense crumb from over-measuring.
For bread: control hydration by weighing flour and liquids together.
For cookies: 10-20g extra flour can reduce spread noticeably.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Scooping directly from the bag compresses flour and can make bakes dry.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup brown rice flour = 152g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 134g-170g per cup (12% band).
Why this happens: flours and grains compact differently based on scoop method, humidity, and grind fineness.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of brown rice flour?
1 cup of brown rice flour weighs 152 grams.
What can I substitute for brown rice flour?
White Rice Flour (1:1), Oat Flour (1:1), Buckwheat Flour (1:1, expect darker colour)