Convert Sushi Rice from Cup (US) to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of sushi rice?

1 US cup of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 48 teaspoons. 2 US cups of sushi rice is 96 teaspoons. 1/2 US cup of sushi rice is 24 teaspoons. 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 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.

Sushi rice is a short-grain Japanese variety that becomes sticky when cooked, making it ideal for sushi rolls, onigiri, and rice bowls. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked sushi rice weighs 225 g (7.94 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.

Sushi rice's round, compact grains pack more densely per cup than long-grain rice, so the same cup holds noticeably more grams. Weighing in grams keeps the rice-to-water ratio consistent and gives you the same sticky texture every time.

Also known as

  • Japanese rice
  • calrose rice
  • Japanese short-grain rice

Short-grain Italian rice with similar high starch content. See our Arborio Rice converter.

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking. See our White Rice converter.

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

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See our Basmati Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Out of sushi rice? See sushi rice substitutes →

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

Sushi Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

Here are the most common sushi rice conversions from cups (US) to teaspoons.

Cups (US)Teaspoons
0.25 cups (US)12 tsp
0.5 cups (US)24 tsp
0.75 cups (US)36 tsp
1 cup (US)48 tsp
1.25 cups (US)60 tsp
1.5 cups (US)72 tsp
2 cups (US)96 tsp
2.5 cups (US)120 tsp
3 cups (US)144 tsp

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tspcupgramsouncestbsp
0.25 cup (US)12 tsp0.24 cup54 g1.91 oz4 tbsp
0.5 cup (US)24 tsp0.48 cup108 g3.81 oz8 tbsp
1 cup (US)48 tsp0.96 cup216 g7.62 oz16 tbsp
2 cup (US)96 tsp1.92 cup432 g15.24 oz32 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of sushi rice?
1 US cup of sushi rice is 48 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of sushi rice is 96 teaspoons and 0.5 US cups is 24 teaspoons. 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 sushi rice converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 US cups of sushi rice?
1.5 US cups of sushi rice is 72 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of sushi rice is 48 teaspoons and 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many teaspoons is 2 US cups of sushi rice?
2 US cups of sushi rice is 96 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of sushi rice is 48 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many US cups of sushi rice is 48 teaspoons?
48 teaspoons of sushi rice is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many teaspoons is 1 US cup of Japanese rice?
Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so 1 US cup of Japanese rice is 48 teaspoons, exactly the same as sushi rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons and 0.5 US cups is 24 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many teaspoons is 1/2 US cup of sushi rice?
1/2 US cup of sushi rice is 24 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of sushi rice is 48 teaspoons and 2 US cups is 96 teaspoons. 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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