How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?
5 teaspoons of rice (long grain) weighs 0.68 oz. This is based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 5 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of rice (long grain)
- 1 teaspoon of rice (long grain) = 3.85g
- 5 × 3.85 = 19.27g
- Convert grams to ounces: 19.27 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.68 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (Long Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (long grain) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Rice (Long Grain)
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.04 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.07 oz | 0.07 oz | 0.08 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.14 oz | 0.14 oz | 0.16 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.20 oz | 0.21 oz | 0.24 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.27 oz | 0.28 oz | 0.33 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.41 oz | 0.41 oz | 0.49 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.54 oz | 0.55 oz | 0.65 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.68 oz | 0.69 oz | 0.82 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.82 oz | 0.83 oz | 0.98 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.09 oz | 1.10 oz | 1.31 oz |
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 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.