Rice (Long Grain) Teaspoons to Grams
Convert any amount of rice (long grain) between teaspoons and grams. 1 teaspoon of rice (long grain) equals 3.85 g. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.
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Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
For rice (long grain), 1 teaspoon equals 3.85 g. For other amounts, select an amount below or use the calculator for a custom quantity.
The most accurate way is to weigh rice (long grain) on a kitchen scale. If you are measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly from the container, which packs more in and gives a heavier result.
Close, but not exactly. The teaspoons to grams conversion for rice (long grain) may vary slightly between brands depending on moisture content and how the ingredient is measured.
Weighing is more consistent than volume measuring. A teaspoon of rice (long grain) can vary by 10-20% depending on how it's scooped, packed, or leveled. Weighing gives the same result every time, which is especially important in baking where precision affects texture and rise.