How Much Is 5 Grams of Rice (Long Grain) in Teaspoons?
Converting 5 grams of rice (long grain) to teaspoons gives 1.30 tsp. Divide by the density of rice (long grain) (185g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 grams of rice (long grain)
- 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
- 5g ÷ 185g/cup = 0.03 cups × 48 = 1.30 teaspoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Rice expands roughly 2-3x when cooked. 1 cup of dry rice (long grain) (185g) yields approximately 3 cups cooked.
Rice (Long Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (long grain) scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (5 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Grams | US Teaspoons | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.