How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Rice (Short Grain) in Grams?
1 teaspoon of rice (short grain) equals 4.17 g. Rice (short grain) has a density of 200g per cup (4.17g 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 (short grain)
- 1 teaspoon of rice (short grain) = 4.17g
- 1 × 4.17 = 4.17g
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 (short grain), just remember: 4.17g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (8.33g), halve it for a half teaspoon (2.08g).
Measuring Tip
Different rice varieties have different densities. Short-grain rice packs more densely per cup than long-grain because the rounder grains fill gaps more efficiently.
Rice (Short Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (short grain) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.04 g | 1.06 g | 1.25 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.08 g | 2.11 g | 2.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.17 g | 4.23 g | 5.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.25 g | 6.34 g | 7.51 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 8.33 g | 8.45 g | 10.01 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 16.67 g | 16.91 g | 20.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 20.83 g | 21.13 g | 25.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 30.02 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 33.33 g | 33.81 g | 40.03 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
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.