Convert White Rice from Pounds to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 pound of white rice?

1 pound of white rice (plain rice) is 35.16 tablespoons. 2 pounds of white rice is 70.32 tablespoons. 1/2 pound of white rice is 17.58 tablespoons. 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of white rice is 8.79 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 white rice weighs about 12.9 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 12.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 17.2 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Many rice dishes and recipes from East and Southeast Asia measure rice in cups, but the gram weight varies with how tightly the grains pack. One metric cup (250 ml) of uncooked white rice weighs 215 g (7.58 oz). This converter moves between cups, grams, tablespoons, and ounces for any amount a recipe needs.

Dry rice packs loosely or firmly in a cup, shifting the weight by up to 15 g depending on the grain and how the cup is filled. Weighing in grams keeps your rice-to-water ratio accurate every time you cook.

Also known as

  • plain rice
  • long-grain rice

White Rice Calculator

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Wholegrain alternative with more fibre and a nuttier flavour. See our Brown Rice converter.

Aromatic long-grain rice with a lighter, fluffier texture. See our Basmati Rice converter.

Fragrant Thai long-grain rice with a soft, slightly sticky texture. See our Jasmine Rice converter.

Short-grain rice suited to risotto and creamy rice puddings. See our Arborio Rice converter.

Sticky Japanese short-grain rice used in sushi and rice bowls. See our Sushi Rice converter.

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No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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Common White Rice Conversions

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

PoundsTablespoons
1 lb35.16 tbsp
2 lb70.32 tbsp
4 lb140.65 tbsp
6 lb210.97 tbsp

White Rice Conversion Chart

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

lbtbspcupgramsounceskgcup(US)tsp
1 lb35.16 tbsp2.11 cup453.59 g15.99 oz0.45 kg2.2 cup (US)105.49 tsp
2 lb70.32 tbsp4.22 cup907.18 g31.98 oz0.91 kg4.4 cup (US)210.97 tsp
4 lb140.65 tbsp8.44 cup1814.37 g63.97 oz1.81 kg8.79 cup (US)421.95 tsp
6 lb210.97 tbsp12.66 cup2721.55 g95.95 oz2.72 kg13.19 cup (US)632.92 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 pound of white rice in tablespoons?
1 pound of white rice is 35.16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pounds of white rice is 70.32 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 17.58 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 white rice converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 pounds of white rice?
1.5 pounds of white rice is 52.74 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of white rice is 35.16 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 70.32 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 white rice in tablespoons?
2 pounds of white rice is 70.32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pound of white rice is 35.16 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 white rice is 35.16 tablespoons?
35.16 tablespoons of white 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 plain rice?
Plain rice is another name for white rice, so 1 pound of plain rice is 35.16 tablespoons, exactly the same as white rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 pounds is 70.32 tablespoons and 0.5 pounds is 17.58 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are white rice and plain rice the same thing?
Yes. Plain rice is another name for white rice, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 pound of white rice is 35.16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 pounds is 70.32 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 white rice in tablespoons?
1/2 pound of white rice is 17.58 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of white rice is 35.16 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 70.32 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 white rice in tablespoons?
1/4 pound (0.25 pound) of white rice is 8.79 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pound of white rice is 35.16 tablespoons and 2 pounds is 70.32 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 white rice the same weight as 1 cup of dry white rice?
No. One cup of cooked white rice weighs about 165 g, while one cup of dry white rice weighs 215 g. They are different states: dry rice soaks up water and swells to roughly 4.17 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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