How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Rice (Long Grain) in Grams?
1 teaspoon of rice (long grain) equals 3.85 g. Rice (long grain) has a density of 185g per cup (3.85g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 teaspoon of honey would be 7.08 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 teaspoon of rice (long grain)
- 1 teaspoon of rice (long grain) = 3.85g
- 1 × 3.85 = 3.85g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 teaspoon of rice (long grain), just remember: 3.85g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (7.71g), halve it for a half teaspoon (1.93g).
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.96 g | 0.98 g | 1.16 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.93 g | 1.95 g | 2.31 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.85 g | 3.91 g | 4.63 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 5.78 g | 5.86 g | 6.94 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 7.71 g | 7.82 g | 9.26 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 11.56 g | 11.73 g | 13.88 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 15.42 g | 15.64 g | 18.51 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 19.27 g | 19.55 g | 23.14 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 23.13 g | 23.46 g | 27.77 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 30.83 g | 31.28 g | 37.03 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
In baking, teaspoon measurements are critical for ingredients where precision changes the outcome. Too much baking soda (1 tsp = 6g) creates a metallic taste, while too little means flat results.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.