How Much Is 8 Teaspoons of Rice (Long Grain) in Ounces?

8 teaspoons of rice (long grain) weighs 1.09 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 8 teaspoons.

8 teaspoons of rice (long grain)
=
1.09oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
1.09 oz (US) 1.10 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 1.31 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
8 teaspoons of rice (long grain) is also
1.09

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 3.85g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 8 teaspoons of rice (long grain)
  2. 1 teaspoon of rice (long grain) = 3.85g
  3. 8 × 3.85 = 30.83g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 30.83 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.09 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Rice expands roughly 2-3x when cooked. 1 cup of dry rice (long grain) (185g) yields approximately 3 cups cooked.

Rice (Long Grain) at Different Amounts

How rice (long grain) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (8 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1 tsp0.14 oz1.5 tsp0.20 oz2 tsp0.27 oz3 tsp0.41 oz4 tsp0.54 oz5 tsp0.68 oz6 tsp0.82 oz8 tsp1.09 oz

For reference, 8 teaspoons of rice (long grain) (30.83g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 1.09 oz, based on rice (long grain) having a density of 185g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 3.85 (grams per teaspoon for rice (long grain)), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 8 teaspoons: 8 × 3.85 = 30.83g, then 30.83 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.09 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh rice (long grain) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.