Convert White Rice from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of white rice?

1 tablespoon of white rice (plain rice) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of white rice is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of white rice is 0.03 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 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 →
  • 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

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.

Out of white rice? See white rice substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

White Rice Measurement Converter

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Common White Rice Conversions

Here are the most common white rice conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

White Rice Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup12.9 g0.45 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup25.8 g0.91 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup38.7 g1.36 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup51.6 g1.82 oz12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of white rice?
1 tablespoon of white rice is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of white rice is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 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 white rice converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of white rice?
1.5 tablespoons of white rice is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of white rice is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 tablespoons of white rice?
2 tablespoons of white rice is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of white rice is 0.06 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 tablespoons of white rice is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of white rice is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of plain rice?
Plain rice is another name for white rice, so 1 tablespoon of plain rice is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as white rice. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many US cups is 1/2 tablespoon of white rice?
1/2 tablespoon of white rice is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of white rice is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 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.

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