Convert Sushi Rice from Teaspoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of sushi rice?

1 teaspoon of sushi rice (Japanese rice) is 0.02 US cups. 2 teaspoons of sushi rice is 0.04 US cups. 1/2 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.01 US cups. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of sushi rice is 0.01 US cups. 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

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Wholegrain rice with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See what 1 teaspoon of brown rice is in US cups.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a light, fluffy texture. See what 1 teaspoon of basmati rice is in US cups.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft texture. See what 1 teaspoon of jasmine rice is in US cups.

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0.02 Cup (US)

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Common Sushi Rice Conversions

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

TeaspoonsCups (US)
0.25 tsp0.01 cups (US)
0.5 tsp0.01 cups (US)
1 tsp0.02 cups (US)
2 tsp0.04 cups (US)
3 tsp0.06 cups (US)
4 tsp0.08 cups (US)
6 tsp0.13 cups (US)
8 tsp0.17 cups (US)
12 tsp0.25 cups (US)

Sushi Rice Conversion Chart

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

tspcup(US)cupgramsounceslbkgtbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup (US)0.02 cup4.5 g0.16 oz0.01 lb0 kg0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup (US)0.04 cup9 g0.32 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup13.5 g0.48 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup (US)0.08 cup18 g0.64 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg1.33 tbsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of sushi rice in US cups?
1 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of sushi rice is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 teaspoons of sushi rice?
1.5 teaspoons of sushi rice is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of sushi rice in US cups?
2 teaspoons of sushi rice is 0.04 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many teaspoons of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups?
0.02 US cups of sushi rice is 0.96 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
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 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp sushi rice in US cups?
1/2 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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 tsp sushi rice in US cups?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of sushi rice is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of sushi rice is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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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