Convert Basmati Rice from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of basmati rice?
1 tablespoon of basmati rice (basmati) is 12 grams. 2 tablespoons of basmati rice is 24 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of basmati rice is 6 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of basmati rice is 3 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 basmati rice weighs about 12 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 11.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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Common Basmati Rice Conversions
Here are the most common basmati rice conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12 g |
| 2 tbsp | 24 g |
| 3 tbsp | 36 g |
| 4 tbsp | 48 g |
| 6 tbsp | 72 g |
| 8 tbsp | 96 g |
| 10 tbsp | 120 g |
| 12 tbsp | 144 g |
| 16 tbsp | 192 g |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of basmati rice in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of basmati rice in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of basmati rice is 12 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of basmati rice is 24 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6 grams. 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
- Is 1 cup of cooked basmati rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry basmati rice?
- No. One cup of cooked basmati rice weighs about 165 g, while one cup of dry basmati rice weighs 200 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 4.17 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
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of basmati rice?
- 1.5 tablespoons of basmati rice is 18 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of basmati rice is 12 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of basmati rice in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of basmati rice is 24 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of basmati rice is 12 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- How many tablespoons of basmati rice is 12 grams?
- 12 grams of basmati rice is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
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