Convert Basmati Rice from Teaspoon to Pounds

How many pounds is 1 teaspoon of basmati rice?

1 teaspoon of basmati rice (basmati) is 0.01 pounds. 2 teaspoons of basmati rice is 0.02 pounds. 1/2 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0 pounds. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of basmati rice is 0 pounds. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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.

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

Basmati Rice Calculator

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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.

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Common Basmati Rice Conversions

Here are the most common basmati rice conversions from teaspoons to pounds.

TeaspoonsPounds
0.25 tsp0 lb
0.5 tsp0 lb
1 tsp0.01 lb
2 tsp0.02 lb
3 tsp0.03 lb
4 tsp0.04 lb
6 tsp0.05 lb
8 tsp0.07 lb
12 tsp0.11 lb

Basmati Rice Conversion Chart

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

tsplbcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tbsp
1 tsp0.01 lb0.02 cup4 g0.14 oz0 kg0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.02 lb0.04 cup8 g0.28 oz0.01 kg0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.03 lb0.06 cup12 g0.42 oz0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp
4 tsp0.04 lb0.08 cup16 g0.56 oz0.02 kg0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of basmati rice in pounds?
1 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of basmati rice is 0.02 pounds and 0.5 teaspoons is 0 pounds. 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 pounds is 1.5 teaspoons of basmati rice?
1.5 teaspoons of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds and 2 teaspoons is 0.02 pounds. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of basmati rice in pounds?
2 teaspoons of basmati rice is 0.02 pounds. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact pounds reading.
How many teaspoons of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds?
0.01 pounds of basmati rice is 1.13 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pounds and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in pounds. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many pounds is 1 teaspoon of basmati?
Basmati is another name for basmati rice, so 1 teaspoon of basmati is 0.01 pounds, exactly the same as basmati rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.02 pounds and 0.5 teaspoons is 0 pounds. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are basmati rice and basmati the same thing?
Yes. Basmati is another name for basmati rice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.02 pounds. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp basmati rice in pounds?
1/2 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0 pounds. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds and 2 teaspoons is 0.02 pounds. 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 tsp basmati rice in pounds?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of basmati rice is 0 pounds. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of basmati rice is 0.01 pounds and 2 teaspoons is 0.02 pounds. 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 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

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