Convert Brown Rice from Teaspoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 teaspoon of brown rice?

1 teaspoon of brown rice (wholegrain rice) is 0.02 cups. 2 teaspoons of brown rice is 0.04 cups. 1/2 teaspoon of brown rice is 0.01 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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 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.

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 teaspoons to cups.

TeaspoonsCups
0.25 tsp0.01 cups
0.5 tsp0.01 cups
1 tsp0.02 cups
2 tsp0.04 cups
3 tsp0.06 cups
4 tsp0.08 cups
6 tsp0.12 cups
8 tsp0.16 cups
12 tsp0.24 cups

Brown Rice Conversion Chart

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 teaspoon of brown rice?
1 teaspoon of brown rice is 0.02 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of brown rice is 0.04 cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 teaspoons of brown rice?
1.5 teaspoons of brown rice is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of brown rice is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 teaspoons of brown rice?
2 teaspoons of brown rice is 0.04 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of brown rice is 0.02 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many teaspoons of brown rice is 0.02 cups?
0.02 cups of brown rice is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 teaspoon of wholegrain rice?
Wholegrain rice is another name for brown rice, so 1 teaspoon of wholegrain rice is 0.02 cups, exactly the same as brown rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many cups is 1/2 teaspoon of brown rice?
1/2 teaspoon of brown rice is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of brown rice is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. 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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