How Much Is 12 Tablespoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?
12 tablespoons of rice (long grain) equals 4.89 oz. Rice (long grain) has a density of 185g per cup (11.56g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12 tablespoons of honey would be 8.99 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
- 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
- 12 × 11.56 = 138.75g
- Convert grams to ounces: 138.75 ÷ 28.3495 = 4.89 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 (12 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12 tablespoons of rice (long grain) (138.75g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
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 (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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.