Convert White Rice from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of white rice?

1 tablespoon of white rice (plain rice) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of white rice is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of white rice is 1.5 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 →
  • 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.

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 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

White Rice Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup12.9 g0.45 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup25.8 g0.91 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup38.7 g1.36 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup51.6 g1.82 oz0.25 cup (US)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of white rice?
1 tablespoon of white rice is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of white 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 white rice converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of white rice?
1.5 tablespoons of white rice is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of white 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.
How many teaspoons is 2 tablespoons of white rice?
2 tablespoons of white rice is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of white 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 white rice is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of white 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 many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of plain rice?
Plain rice is another name for white rice, so 1 tablespoon of plain rice is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as white 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.
How many teaspoons is 1/2 tablespoon of white rice?
1/2 tablespoon of white rice is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of white 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.

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