How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?
Converting 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) to ounces gives 0.41 oz. One tablespoon of rice (long grain) weighs 11.56g (0.41 oz). 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
- Convert grams to ounces: 11.56 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.41 oz
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 (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 Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.41 oz | 0.41 oz | 0.55 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.82 oz | 0.83 oz | 1.10 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.22 oz | 1.24 oz | 1.65 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.63 oz | 1.65 oz | 2.21 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.04 oz | 2.07 oz | 2.76 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.45 oz | 2.48 oz | 3.31 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.26 oz | 3.31 oz | 4.41 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.08 oz | 4.14 oz | 5.52 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 4.89 oz | 4.96 oz | 6.62 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 6.53 oz | 6.62 oz | 8.83 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.