Convert Arborio Rice from Teaspoon to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon of arborio rice?

1 teaspoon of arborio rice (risotto rice) is 0.33 tablespoons. 2 teaspoons of arborio rice is 0.67 tablespoons. 1/2 teaspoon of arborio rice is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • 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

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking and baking. See our White Rice converter.

Wholegrain rice with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See our Brown Rice converter.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See our Basmati Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Short-grain Japanese rice with high starch content, close to arborio. See our Sushi Rice converter.

Out of arborio rice? See arborio rice substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Arborio Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Arborio Rice Conversions

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

TeaspoonsTablespoons
0.25 tsp0.08 tbsp
0.5 tsp0.17 tbsp
1 tsp0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.67 tbsp
3 tsp1 tbsp
4 tsp1.33 tbsp
6 tsp2 tbsp
8 tsp2.67 tbsp
12 tsp4 tbsp

Arborio Rice Conversion Chart

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

tsptbspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tsp0.33 tbsp0.02 cup4.4 g0.16 oz0.02 cup (US)
2 tsp0.67 tbsp0.04 cup8.8 g0.31 oz0.04 cup (US)
3 tsp1 tbsp0.06 cup13.2 g0.47 oz0.06 cup (US)
4 tsp1.33 tbsp0.08 cup17.6 g0.62 oz0.08 cup (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon of arborio rice?
1 teaspoon of arborio rice is 0.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of arborio rice is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons of arborio rice?
1.5 teaspoons of arborio rice is 0.5 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of arborio rice is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 teaspoons of arborio rice?
2 teaspoons of arborio rice is 0.67 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of arborio rice is 0.33 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many teaspoons of arborio rice is 0.33 tablespoons?
0.33 tablespoons of arborio rice is 0.99 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon of risotto rice?
Risotto rice is another name for arborio rice, so 1 teaspoon of risotto rice is 0.33 tablespoons, exactly the same as arborio rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 teaspoon of arborio rice?
1/2 teaspoon of arborio rice is 0.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of arborio rice is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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.

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