Convert Basmati Rice from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of basmati rice?

1 US cup of basmati rice (basmati) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of basmati rice is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of basmati rice is 8 tablespoons. 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 →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Basmati is a long-grain rice with a distinctive floral fragrance, grown mainly in the Indian subcontinent. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked basmati rice weighs 200 g (7.05 oz). Use this converter when a recipe calls for cups and you want to weigh the rice, or when scaling a dish up or down.

Basmati's long, slender grains settle less uniformly in a cup than shorter varieties, so the same cup can hold more or less rice depending on how it was poured. Weighing in grams gives a consistent measure every time.

Also known as

  • basmati
  • long-grain basmati
  • aged basmati

Plain long-grain rice without the aromatic fragrance. See our White Rice converter.

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

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a softer, slightly sticky texture. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Short-grain variety suited to risotto and rice pudding. See our Arborio Rice converter.

Sticky Japanese short-grain rice used in sushi and rice bowls. See our Sushi Rice converter.

Out of basmati rice? See basmati rice substitutes →

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

Basmati Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Basmati Rice Conversions

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

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Basmati Rice Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup48 g1.69 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup96 g3.38 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup192 g6.77 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup384 g13.54 oz96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of basmati rice?
1 US cup of basmati rice is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of basmati rice is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 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 basmati rice converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of basmati rice?
1.5 US cups of basmati rice is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of basmati rice is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 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 US cups of basmati rice?
2 US cups of basmati rice is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of basmati rice is 16 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 US cups of basmati rice is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of basmati rice is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups 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 US cup of basmati?
Basmati is another name for basmati rice, so 1 US cup of basmati is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as basmati rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 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 US cup of basmati rice?
1/2 US cup of basmati rice is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of basmati rice is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 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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