Convert Sushi Rice from Pounds to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 pound of sushi rice?

1 pound of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 33.6 tablespoons. 2 pounds of sushi rice is 67.2 tablespoons. 1/2 pound of sushi rice is 16.8 tablespoons. 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of sushi rice is 8.4 tablespoons. 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 sushi rice weighs about 13.5 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.3 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18 grams.
  • 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

Sushi Rice Calculator

See how much cooked sushi rice a dry amount makes, or work back from the cooked rice you want, in cups, grams, or millilitres.

Cooked Rice Converter

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 scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

Sushi Rice Measurement Converter

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

Here are the most common sushi rice conversions from pounds to tablespoons.

PoundsTablespoons
1 lb33.6 tbsp
2 lb67.2 tbsp
4 lb134.4 tbsp
6 lb201.6 tbsp

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

lbtbspcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tsp
1 lb33.6 tbsp2.02 cup453.59 g16.01 oz0.45 kg2.1 cup (US)100.8 tsp
2 lb67.2 tbsp4.03 cup907.18 g32.01 oz0.91 kg4.2 cup (US)201.6 tsp
4 lb134.4 tbsp8.06 cup1814.37 g64.03 oz1.81 kg8.4 cup (US)403.19 tsp
6 lb201.6 tbsp12.1 cup2721.55 g96.04 oz2.72 kg12.6 cup (US)604.79 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 pound of sushi rice in tablespoons?
1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pounds of sushi rice is 67.2 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 16.8 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 sushi rice converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 pounds of sushi rice?
1.5 pounds of sushi rice is 50.4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 67.2 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 pounds of sushi rice in tablespoons?
2 pounds of sushi rice is 67.2 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 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 pounds of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons?
33.6 tablespoons of sushi rice is 1 pound. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and pounds without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists pounds 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 pound of Japanese rice?
Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so 1 pound of Japanese rice is 33.6 tablespoons, exactly the same as sushi rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 pounds is 67.2 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 16.8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are sushi rice and Japanese rice the same thing?
Yes. Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons under either name, and 2 pounds is 67.2 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 lb sushi rice in tablespoons?
1/2 pound of sushi rice is 16.8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 67.2 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.
What is 1/4 lb sushi rice in tablespoons?
1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of sushi rice is 8.4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of sushi rice is 33.6 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 67.2 tablespoons. 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 sushi rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry sushi rice?
No. One cup of cooked sushi rice weighs about 200 g, while one cup of dry sushi rice weighs 225 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 3.11 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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