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How Much Is 1 Gram of Rice (Long Grain) in Teaspoons?

Converting 1 gram of rice (long grain) to teaspoons gives 0.26 tsp. Divide by the density of rice (long grain) (185g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.

1 gram of rice (long grain)
=
0.26tsp
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.26 tsp (US) 0.26 tsp (Metric Teaspoon) 0.22 tsp (Imperial Teaspoon)
0.26

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 185g/cup × 48 = teaspoons
  1. Start with 1 gram of rice (long grain)
  2. 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
  3. 1g ÷ 185g/cup = 0.0054 cups × 48 = 0.26 teaspoons

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.

Rice (Long Grain) at Different Amounts

How rice (long grain) scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (1 gram) is highlighted.

1 g0.26 tsp5 g1.30 tsp10 g2.59 tsp25 g6.49 tsp50 g12.97 tsp75 g19.46 tsp100 g25.95 tsp150 g38.92 tsp

Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)

Grams US Teaspoons Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
1 gram 0.26 tsp 0.26 tsp 0.22 tsp
5 grams 1.30 tsp 1.28 tsp 1.08 tsp
10 grams 2.59 tsp 2.56 tsp 2.16 tsp
25 grams 6.49 tsp 6.39 tsp 5.40 tsp
50 grams 12.97 tsp 12.79 tsp 10.80 tsp
75 grams 19.46 tsp 19.18 tsp 16.20 tsp
100 grams 25.95 tsp 25.58 tsp 21.61 tsp
150 grams 38.92 tsp 38.37 tsp 32.41 tsp
200 grams 51.89 tsp 51.16 tsp 43.21 tsp
250 grams 64.86 tsp 63.94 tsp 54.02 tsp
500 grams 129.73 tsp 127.89 tsp 108.03 tsp

Understanding the Units

What is a Gram?

Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.

What is a Teaspoon?

In baking, teaspoon measurements are critical for ingredients where precision changes the outcome. Too much baking soda (1 tsp = 6g) creates a metallic taste, while too little means flat results.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.26 tsp, based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Divide the grams by 185 (grams per cup) to get cups, then multiply by 48 to get teaspoons. For 1 gram: 1 ÷ 185 = 0.0054 cups × 48 = 0.26 tsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh rice (long grain) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 0.26 tsp ÷ 48 = 0.0054054 cups, then 0.0054054 × 185g/cup = 1g. Or use the Teaspoons to Grams converter.