Convert Sushi Rice from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice?

1 tablespoon of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of sushi rice is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of sushi rice is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of sushi rice is 0.75 teaspoons. 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.
  • 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

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3 Teaspoon

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

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

TablespoonsTeaspoons
1 tbsp3 tsp
2 tbsp6 tsp
3 tbsp9 tsp
4 tbsp12 tsp
6 tbsp18 tsp
8 tbsp24 tsp
10 tbsp30 tsp
12 tbsp36 tsp
16 tbsp48 tsp

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup13.5 g0.48 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup27 g0.95 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup40.5 g1.43 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup54 g1.91 oz0.12 lb0.05 kg0.25 cup (US)

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to teaspoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of sushi rice in teaspoons?
1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of sushi rice is 6 teaspoons and 0.5 tablespoons is 1.5 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 tablespoons of sushi rice?
1.5 tablespoons of sushi rice is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of sushi rice in teaspoons?
2 tablespoons of sushi rice is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 3 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 tablespoons of sushi rice is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of sushi rice is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of Japanese rice in teaspoons?
Japanese rice is another name for sushi rice, so 1 tablespoon of Japanese rice is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as sushi rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons and 0.5 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons. 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 tablespoon of sushi rice is 3 teaspoons under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp sushi rice in teaspoons?
1/2 tablespoon of sushi rice is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 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.
What is 1/4 tbsp sushi rice in teaspoons?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of sushi rice is 0.75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sushi rice is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. 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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