swap_horiz Need Grams to Tablespoons instead?

How Much Is 8 Tablespoons of Rice (Short Grain) in Grams?

Converting 8 tablespoons of rice (short grain) to grams gives 100.00 g. One tablespoon of rice (short grain) weighs 12.5g, so 8 tablespoons is 8 × 12.5 = 100g. This conversion is specific to rice (short grain) because each ingredient has a different density.

8 tablespoons of rice (short grain)
=
100.00g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
100.00 g (US) 101.44 g (Metric Tablespoon) 135.25 g (Australian Tablespoon)
8 tablespoons of rice (short grain) is also
100.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 12.5g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 8 tablespoons of rice (short grain)
  2. 1 tablespoon of rice (short grain) = 12.5g
  3. 8 × 12.5 = 100g

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 (8 tablespoons) is highlighted.

3 tbsp37.5 g4 tbsp50 g5 tbsp62.5 g6 tbsp75 g8 tbsp100 g10 tbsp125 g12 tbsp150 g16 tbsp200 g

For reference, 8 tablespoons of rice (short grain) (100g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).

Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)

Tablespoons US Grams Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
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?

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 100.00 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 8 tablespoons: 8 × 12.5 = 100.00 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: 100.00 g ÷ 12.5 = 8 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.