Convert White Rice from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of white rice?

1 tablespoon of white rice (plain rice) is 12.9 grams, about 0.45 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of white rice is 6.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 25.8 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 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

Related White Rice Ingredients

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

Aromatic long-grain rice with a lighter, fluffier texture. See basmati rice in tablespoons.

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

Short-grain rice suited to risotto and creamy rice puddings. See arborio rice in tablespoons.

Sticky Japanese short-grain rice used in sushi and rice bowls. See sushi rice in tablespoons.

Out of white rice? See white rice substitutes →

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Common White Rice Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp12.9 g
2 tbsp25.8 g
3 tbsp38.7 g
4 tbsp51.6 g
6 tbsp77.4 g
8 tbsp103.2 g
10 tbsp129 g
12 tbsp154.8 g
16 tbsp206.4 g

White Rice Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup12.9 g0.45 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup25.8 g0.91 oz0.06 lb0.03 kg0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup38.7 g1.36 oz0.09 lb0.04 kg0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup51.6 g1.82 oz0.11 lb0.05 kg0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of white rice?
1 tablespoon of white rice is 12.9 grams, or 0.45 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of white rice is 6.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 25.8 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 white rice converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of white rice?
1 tablespoon of white rice is 12.9 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.45 grams and 2 tablespoons is 25.8 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 white rice in grams
How many tablespoons of white rice is 12.9 grams?
12.9 grams of white 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 white rice in ounces?
1 tablespoon of white rice is 0.45 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.23 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.91 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 white 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 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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