How Much Is 3 Teaspoons of Rice (Short Grain) in Ounces?
Converting 3 teaspoons of rice (short grain) to ounces gives 0.44 oz. One teaspoon of rice (short grain) weighs 4.17g, so 3 teaspoons is 3 × 4.17 = 12.5g (0.44 oz). This conversion is specific to rice (short grain) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 teaspoons of rice (short grain)
- 1 teaspoon of rice (short grain) = 4.17g
- 3 × 4.17 = 12.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 12.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.44 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 (short grain) (200g) yields approximately 3 cups cooked.
Rice (Short Grain) at Different Amounts
How rice (short grain) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 teaspoons of rice (short grain) (12.5g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
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 |
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.