How Much Is 5 Tablespoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?
Converting 5 tablespoons of rice (long grain) to ounces gives 2.04 oz. One tablespoon of rice (long grain) weighs 11.56g, so 5 tablespoons is 5 × 11.56 = 57.81g (2.04 oz). This conversion is specific to rice (long grain) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 tablespoons of rice (long grain)
- 1 tablespoon of rice (long grain) = 11.56g
- 5 × 11.56 = 57.81g
- Convert grams to ounces: 57.81 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.04 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 (5 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 tablespoons of rice (long grain) (57.81g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
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?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.