Convert Arborio Rice from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of arborio rice?

1 tablespoon of arborio rice (risotto rice) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of arborio rice is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of arborio rice is 0.02 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • 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

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Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See what 1 tablespoon of jasmine rice is in US cups.

Short-grain Japanese rice with high starch content, close to arborio. See what 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

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Common Arborio Rice Conversions

Here are the most common arborio rice conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Arborio Rice Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting arborio rice from Tablespoon to Cup (US) and other measurements.

tbspcup(US)cupgramsounceslbkgtsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup13.2 g0.47 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup26.4 g0.93 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup39.6 g1.4 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup52.8 g1.86 oz0.12 lb0.05 kg12 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to cups (US) volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of arborio rice in US cups?
1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of arborio rice is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the arborio rice converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of arborio rice?
1.5 tablespoons of arborio rice is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of arborio rice in US cups?
2 tablespoons of arborio rice is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of arborio rice is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are arborio rice and risotto rice the same thing?
Yes. Risotto rice is another name for arborio rice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp arborio rice in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 tbsp arborio rice in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of arborio rice is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of arborio rice is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
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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