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How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?

2 tablespoons of rice (long grain) weighs 0.82 oz. This is based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2 tablespoons.

2 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
=
0.82oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
0.82 oz (US) 0.83 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 1.10 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 0.41 oz 3 tablespoons = 1.22 oz 4 tablespoons = 1.63 oz 5 tablespoons = 2.04 oz
Compare: 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs = 0.48 oz 2 tablespoons cornmeal = 0.66 oz 2 tablespoons couscous = 0.76 oz
Convert a different ingredient
2 tablespoons of rice (long grain) is also
23.13 g (grams)
0.82

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 11.56g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 2 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
  2. 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
  3. 2 × 11.56 = 23.13g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 23.13 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.82 oz

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 (Long Grain) at Different Amounts

How rice (long grain) scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp0.41 oz2 tbsp0.82 oz3 tbsp1.22 oz4 tbsp1.63 oz5 tbsp2.04 oz6 tbsp2.45 oz8 tbsp3.26 oz10 tbsp4.08 oz

For reference, 2 tablespoons of rice (long grain) (23.13g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.82 oz, based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 11.56 (grams per tablespoon for rice (long grain)), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 2 tablespoons: 2 × 11.56 = 23.13g, then 23.13 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.82 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh rice (long 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: 0.82 oz × 28.3495 = 23.13g, then 23.13g ÷ 11.56 = 2 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026