Grains, Rice & Legumes
Convert teaspoons of brown rice (uncooked) to grams
One teaspoon of brown rice (uncooked) weighs about 3.96 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 1.98 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tsp of brown rice (uncooked) =
3.96 g
- oz
- 0.14
- kg
- 0.0040
- lb
- 0.0087
Brown Rice (uncooked): 190 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Brown rice needs about 25% more water and 15 minutes longer than white rice.
Full brown rice (uncooked) chart →Brown Rice (uncooked) at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 190 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 190 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 11.9 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 3.96 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 6.7 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.526 cups
- Density
- 0.80 g/ml
teaspoons to grams chart for brown rice (uncooked)
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| Teaspoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.99 g | 0.035 oz | 0.0022 lb |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.98 g | 0.07 oz | 0.0044 lb |
| 3/4 tsp | 2.97 g | 0.105 oz | 0.0065 lb |
| 1 tsp | 3.96 g | 0.14 oz | 0.0087 lb |
| 1 1/2 tsp | 5.94 g | 0.209 oz | 0.013 lb |
| 2 tsp | 7.92 g | 0.279 oz | 0.017 lb |
| 3 tsp | 11.9 g | 0.419 oz | 0.026 lb |
| 4 tsp | 15.8 g | 0.559 oz | 0.035 lb |
| 6 tsp | 23.8 g | 0.838 oz | 0.052 lb |
| 8 tsp | 31.7 g | 1.12 oz | 0.07 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat brown rice (uncooked) as 190 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.803 g/ml. From there:
- Your teaspoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tsp = 4.93 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1/2 cups.
Measuring brown rice (uncooked) accurately
Brown rice needs about 25% more water and 15 minutes longer than white rice.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 teaspoon of brown rice (uncooked)?
1 teaspoon of brown rice (uncooked) is 3.96 g. This is based on a density of 190 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of brown rice (uncooked)?
2 teaspoons of brown rice (uncooked) is 7.92 g, and 1.98 g for half a teaspoon.
How much is 100 g of brown rice (uncooked) in cups?
100 g of brown rice (uncooked) is about 1/2 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for brown rice (uncooked)?
Brown rice needs about 25% more water and 15 minutes longer than white rice.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.