How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?
4 tablespoons of rice (long grain) weighs 1.63 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 4 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
- 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
- 4 × 11.56 = 46.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 46.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.63 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 (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of rice (long grain) (46.25g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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?
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 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.