How Much Is 8 Ounces of Rice (Short Grain) in Tablespoons?
8 ounces of rice (short grain) equals 18.14 tbsp. Rice (short grain) has a density of 200g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 ounces of rice (short grain)
- Convert ounces to grams: 8 × 28.35 = 226.80g
- 1 cup of rice (short grain) = 200g
- 226.80g ÷ 200g/cup = 1.13 cups × 16 = 18.14 tablespoons
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 (short grain) (200g) yields approximately 3 cups cooked.
Rice (Short Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (short grain) scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (8 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 2.27 tbsp | 2.24 tbsp | 1.68 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 4.54 tbsp | 4.47 tbsp | 3.35 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 6.80 tbsp | 6.71 tbsp | 5.03 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 9.07 tbsp | 8.94 tbsp | 6.71 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 11.34 tbsp | 11.18 tbsp | 8.38 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 13.61 tbsp | 13.41 tbsp | 10.06 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 18.14 tbsp | 17.89 tbsp | 13.41 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 22.68 tbsp | 22.36 tbsp | 16.77 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 27.22 tbsp | 26.83 tbsp | 20.12 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 36.29 tbsp | 35.77 tbsp | 26.83 tbsp |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.