How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Grams?
Converting 2 tablespoons of rice (long grain) to grams gives 23.13 g. One tablespoon of rice (long grain) weighs 11.56g, so 2 tablespoons is 2 × 11.56 = 23.13g. This conversion is specific to rice (long grain) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
- 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
- 2 × 11.56 = 23.13g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 tablespoons is just double the single-tablespoon weight. 1 tablespoon = 11.56g, so 2 = 23.13g.
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 tablespoons of rice (long grain) (23.13g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.