How Much Is 120 Teaspoons of Rice (Short Grain) in Ounces?

120 teaspoons of rice (short grain) weighs 17.64 oz. This is based on rice (short grain) having a density of 200g 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 120 teaspoons.

120 teaspoons of rice (short grain)
=
17.64oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
17.64 oz (US) 17.89 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 21.18 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
120 teaspoons of rice (short grain) is also
17.64

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 4.17g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 120 teaspoons of rice (short grain)
  2. 1 teaspoon of rice (short grain) = 4.17g
  3. 120 × 4.17 = 500g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 500 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.64 oz

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

Measuring Tip

Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.

Rice (Short Grain) at Different Amounts

How rice (short grain) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (120 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1.5 tsp0.22 oz2 tsp0.29 oz3 tsp0.44 oz4 tsp0.59 oz5 tsp0.73 oz6 tsp0.88 oz8 tsp1.18 oz120 tsp17.64 oz

For reference, 120 teaspoons of rice (short grain) (500g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).

Other Amounts of Rice (Short Grain)

Teaspoons US Ounces Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.04 oz 0.04 oz 0.04 oz
0.5 teaspoons 0.07 oz 0.07 oz 0.09 oz
1 teaspoon 0.15 oz 0.15 oz 0.18 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.22 oz 0.22 oz 0.26 oz
2 teaspoons 0.29 oz 0.30 oz 0.35 oz
3 teaspoons 0.44 oz 0.45 oz 0.53 oz
4 teaspoons 0.59 oz 0.60 oz 0.71 oz
5 teaspoons 0.73 oz 0.75 oz 0.88 oz
6 teaspoons 0.88 oz 0.89 oz 1.06 oz
8 teaspoons 1.18 oz 1.19 oz 1.41 oz
120 teaspoons 17.64 oz 17.89 oz 21.18 oz

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 an Ounce?

Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 17.64 oz, based on rice (short grain) having a density of 200g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 4.17 (grams per teaspoon for rice (short grain)), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 120 teaspoons: 120 × 4.17 = 500g, then 500 ÷ 28.3495 = 17.64 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh rice (short 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.