How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Grams?
5 tablespoons of rice (long grain) weighs 57.81 g. This is based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 5 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
- 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
- 5 × 11.56 = 57.81g
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of rice (long grain) (57.81g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.