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How Much Is 0.17 Tablespoons of Rice (Short Grain) in Grams?

0.17 tablespoons of rice (short grain) equals 2.13 g. Rice (short grain) has a density of 200g per cup (12.5g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.17 tablespoons of honey would be 3.61 g.

0.17 tablespoons of rice (short grain)
=
2.13g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
2.13 g (US) 2.16 g (Metric Tablespoon) 2.87 g (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 12.5 g 2 tablespoons = 25 g 3 tablespoons = 37.5 g 4 tablespoons = 50 g
Compare: 0.17 tablespoons breadcrumbs = 1.15 g 0.17 tablespoons cornmeal = 1.59 g 0.17 tablespoons couscous = 1.84 g
Convert a different ingredient
0.17 tablespoons of rice (short grain) is also
0.07 oz (ounces)
2.13

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 12.5g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 0.17 tablespoons of rice (short grain)
  2. 1 tablespoon of rice (short grain) = 12.5g
  3. 0.17 × 12.5 = 2.13g

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 (Short Grain) at Different Amounts

How rice (short grain) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (0.17 tablespoons) is highlighted.

0.17 tbsp2.13 g1 tbsp12.5 g2 tbsp25 g3 tbsp37.5 g4 tbsp50 g5 tbsp62.5 g6 tbsp75 g8 tbsp100 g

Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
0.17 tablespoons 2.13 g 2.16 g 2.87 g
1 tablespoon 12.50 g 12.68 g 16.91 g
2 tablespoons 25.00 g 25.36 g 33.81 g
3 tablespoons 37.50 g 38.04 g 50.72 g
4 tablespoons 50.00 g 50.72 g 67.63 g
5 tablespoons 62.50 g 63.40 g 84.53 g
6 tablespoons 75.00 g 76.08 g 101.44 g
8 tablespoons 100.00 g 101.44 g 135.25 g
10 tablespoons 125.00 g 126.80 g 169.07 g
12 tablespoons 150.00 g 152.16 g 202.88 g
16 tablespoons 200.00 g 202.88 g 270.51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 2.13 g, based on rice (short grain) having a density of 200g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 12.5 (grams per tablespoon for rice (short grain)). For 0.17 tablespoons: 0.17 × 12.5 = 2.13 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh rice (short 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: 2.13 g ÷ 12.5 = 0.17 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026