Convert Sushi Rice from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice?
1 tablespoon of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 13.5 grams. 2 tablespoons of sushi rice is 27 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of sushi rice is 6.75 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of sushi rice is 3.37 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.
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Common Sushi Rice Conversions
Here are the most common sushi rice conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.5 g |
| 2 tbsp | 27 g |
| 3 tbsp | 40.5 g |
| 4 tbsp | 54 g |
| 6 tbsp | 81 g |
| 8 tbsp | 108 g |
| 10 tbsp | 135 g |
| 12 tbsp | 162 g |
| 16 tbsp | 216 g |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of sushi rice in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 13.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of sushi rice is 27 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 6.75 grams. 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
- 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
- How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of sushi rice?
- 1.5 tablespoons of sushi rice is 20.25 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 13.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of sushi rice in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of sushi rice is 27 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 13.5 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- 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 grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
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Arborio Rice
Arborio is the closest substitute for sushi rice: both are short-grain and starchy, yielding a sticky, cohesive result. Use 1:1; the slightly creamier arborio texture works well in rice pudding and acceptably for rice bowls. See our Arborio Rice converter.
White Rice
White long-grain rice can replace sushi rice in most dishes, though the lower starch means it won't cling together as well. For sushi rolls, the grains stay loose; add a touch of rice vinegar and let it cool slowly to get closer to the sticky texture. See our White Rice converter.
Brown Rice
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Basmati Rice
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