Convert Sushi Rice from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice?

1 tablespoon of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 13.5 grams, about 0.48 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of sushi rice is 6.75 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27 grams. 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

Related Sushi Rice Ingredients

Short-grain Italian rice with similar high starch content. See arborio rice in tablespoons.

Long-grain variety used for everyday cooking. See white rice in tablespoons.

Wholegrain rice with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See brown rice in tablespoons.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See basmati rice in tablespoons.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See jasmine rice in tablespoons.

Out of sushi rice? See sushi rice substitutes →

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp13.5 g
2 tbsp27 g
3 tbsp40.5 g
4 tbsp54 g
6 tbsp81 g
8 tbsp108 g
10 tbsp135 g
12 tbsp162 g
16 tbsp216 g

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup13.5 g0.48 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup27 g0.95 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup40.5 g1.43 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup54 g1.91 oz0.12 lb0.05 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice?
1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 13.5 grams, or 0.48 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of sushi rice is 6.75 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the sushi rice converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice?
1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 13.5 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.75 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon sushi rice in grams
How many tablespoons of sushi rice is 13.5 grams?
13.5 grams of sushi rice is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice in ounces?
1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 0.48 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.24 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.95 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon sushi rice in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups
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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