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How Much Is 8 Ounces of Rice (Long Grain) in Tablespoons?

Converting 8 ounces of rice (long grain) to tablespoons gives 19.61 tbsp. First convert to grams (8 oz = 226.80g), then divide by the density of rice (long grain) (185g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.

8 ounces of rice (long grain)
=
19.61tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
19.61 tbsp (US) 19.34 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 14.50 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
8 ounces of rice (long grain) is also
19.61

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 185g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 8 ounces of rice (long grain)
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 8 × 28.35 = 226.80g
  3. 1 cup of rice (long grain) = 185g
  4. 226.80g ÷ 185g/cup = 1.23 cups × 16 = 19.61 tablespoons

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 ounces measurements. Your amount (8 ounces) is highlighted.

3 oz7.36 tbsp4 oz9.81 tbsp5 oz12.26 tbsp6 oz14.71 tbsp8 oz19.61 tbsp10 oz24.52 tbsp12 oz29.42 tbsp16 oz39.23 tbsp

Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)

Ounces US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 ounce 2.45 tbsp 2.42 tbsp 1.81 tbsp
2 ounces 4.90 tbsp 4.83 tbsp 3.63 tbsp
3 ounces 7.36 tbsp 7.25 tbsp 5.44 tbsp
4 ounces 9.81 tbsp 9.67 tbsp 7.25 tbsp
5 ounces 12.26 tbsp 12.09 tbsp 9.06 tbsp
6 ounces 14.71 tbsp 14.50 tbsp 10.88 tbsp
8 ounces 19.61 tbsp 19.34 tbsp 14.50 tbsp
10 ounces 24.52 tbsp 24.17 tbsp 18.13 tbsp
12 ounces 29.42 tbsp 29.00 tbsp 21.75 tbsp
16 ounces 39.23 tbsp 38.67 tbsp 29.00 tbsp

Understanding the Units

What is an Ounce?

An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 19.61 tbsp, 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.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 185 (grams per cup), then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 8 ounces: 8 × 28.3495 = 226.80g, then 226.80 ÷ 185 = 1.23 cups × 16 = 19.61 tbsp.
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: 19.61 tbsp ÷ 16 = 1.22593 cups, then 1.22593 × 185g/cup = 226.80g, then 226.80g ÷ 28.3495 = 8 ounces. Or use the Tablespoons to Ounces converter.