How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Rice (Long Grain) in Grams?
Converting 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) to grams gives 11.56 g. One tablespoon of rice (long grain) weighs 11.56g. This conversion is specific to rice (long grain) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain)
- 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
- 1 × 11.56 = 11.56g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain), just remember: 11.56g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (23.13g), halve it for a half tablespoon (5.78g).
Measuring Tip
Different rice varieties have different densities. Short-grain rice packs more densely per cup than long-grain because the rounder grains fill gaps more efficiently.
Rice (Long Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (long grain) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) (11.56g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 11.56 g | 11.73 g | 15.64 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 23.13 g | 23.46 g | 31.28 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 34.69 g | 35.19 g | 46.92 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 46.25 g | 46.92 g | 62.55 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 57.81 g | 58.65 g | 78.19 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 69.38 g | 70.37 g | 93.83 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 92.50 g | 93.83 g | 125.11 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 115.63 g | 117.29 g | 156.39 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 138.75 g | 140.75 g | 187.66 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 185.00 g | 187.66 g | 250.22 g |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.