Convert Arborio Rice from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of arborio rice?

1 tablespoon of arborio rice (risotto rice) is 13.2 grams, about 0.47 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of arborio rice is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of arborio rice weighs about 13.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 17.6 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Arborio is a short-grain Italian rice with a high starch content that gives risotto and rice pudding their creamy texture. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked arborio rice weighs 220 g (7.76 oz). Use this converter when a recipe calls for cups and you want to weigh the rice, or when scaling a risotto or dessert up or down.

Arborio's fat, round grains pack more densely in a cup than long-grain rice, so the same cup holds more grams than you might expect from other rice varieties. Weighing in grams removes that variation and gives you a consistent starch level every time.

Also known as

  • risotto rice
  • Italian rice
  • short-grain risotto rice

Related Arborio Rice Ingredients

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking and baking. See white rice in tablespoons.

Wholegrain rice with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See brown rice in tablespoons.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See basmati rice in tablespoons.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See jasmine rice in tablespoons.

Short-grain Japanese rice with high starch content, close to arborio. See sushi rice in tablespoons.

Out of arborio rice? See arborio rice substitutes →

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Common Arborio Rice Conversions

Here are the most common arborio rice conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp13.2 g
2 tbsp26.4 g
3 tbsp39.6 g
4 tbsp52.8 g
6 tbsp79.2 g
8 tbsp105.6 g
10 tbsp132 g
12 tbsp158.4 g
16 tbsp211.2 g

Arborio Rice Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting arborio rice from Tablespoon to other measurements.

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup13.2 g0.47 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup26.4 g0.93 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup39.6 g1.4 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup52.8 g1.86 oz0.12 lb0.05 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of arborio rice?
1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 13.2 grams, or 0.47 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of arborio rice is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the arborio rice converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of arborio rice?
1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 13.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.6 grams and 2 tablespoons is 26.4 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon arborio rice in grams
How many tablespoons of arborio rice is 13.2 grams?
13.2 grams of arborio rice is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of arborio rice in ounces?
1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.47 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.23 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.93 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon arborio rice in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups
Is 1 cup of cooked arborio rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry arborio rice?
No. One cup of cooked arborio rice weighs about 200 g, while one cup of dry arborio rice weighs 220 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 3.11 times its volume as it cooks, so a single dry cup makes several cooked cups. Cooking changes the weight per cup, so the dry and cooked gram figures are not interchangeable. Use the cooked rice converter to switch between dry and cooked amounts. Open the cooked rice converter

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