Convert Brown Rice from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of brown rice?

1 US cup of brown rice (wholegrain rice) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of brown rice is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of brown 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.

Brown rice retains its outer bran layer, which adds fibre and a slightly nuttier flavour compared to white rice. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked brown rice weighs 200 g (7.05 oz). Use this converter when a recipe calls for cups and you want to weigh the rice precisely, or when you need to scale a quantity up or down.

Whole-grain rice varies more in cup weight than white rice, as the bran layer makes each grain slightly irregular. Measuring by grams removes that variable and gives consistent results across different rice varieties.

Also known as

  • wholegrain rice
  • whole grain rice

Milled version that cooks faster with a milder flavour. See our White Rice converter.

Aromatic long-grain variety also available in wholegrain form. See our Basmati Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice, available in brown form too. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Short-grain variety used for 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 brown rice? See brown rice substitutes →

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

Brown Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Brown Rice Conversions

Here are the most common brown 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

Brown Rice Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting brown 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 brown rice?
1 US cup of brown rice is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of brown 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 brown rice converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of brown rice?
1.5 US cups of brown rice is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of brown 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 brown rice?
2 US cups of brown rice is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of brown 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 brown rice is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of brown 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 wholegrain rice?
Wholegrain rice is another name for brown rice, so 1 US cup of wholegrain rice is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as brown 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 brown rice?
1/2 US cup of brown rice is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of brown 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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