Grains, Rice & Legumes
Convert teaspoons of white rice (uncooked) to grams
One teaspoon of white rice (uncooked) weighs about 3.85 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 1.93 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tsp of white rice (uncooked) =
3.85 g
- oz
- 0.136
- kg
- 0.0039
- lb
- 0.0085
White Rice (uncooked): 185 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Long grain, uncooked. Cooked rice roughly triples in volume, so never swap the two figures.
Full white rice (uncooked) chart →White Rice (uncooked) at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 185 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 185 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 11.6 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 3.85 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 6.53 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.541 cups
- Density
- 0.78 g/ml
teaspoons to grams chart for white rice (uncooked)
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| Teaspoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 0.964 g | 0.034 oz | 0.0021 lb |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.93 g | 0.068 oz | 0.0042 lb |
| 3/4 tsp | 2.89 g | 0.102 oz | 0.0064 lb |
| 1 tsp | 3.85 g | 0.136 oz | 0.0085 lb |
| 1 1/2 tsp | 5.78 g | 0.204 oz | 0.013 lb |
| 2 tsp | 7.71 g | 0.272 oz | 0.017 lb |
| 3 tsp | 11.6 g | 0.408 oz | 0.025 lb |
| 4 tsp | 15.4 g | 0.544 oz | 0.034 lb |
| 6 tsp | 23.1 g | 0.816 oz | 0.051 lb |
| 8 tsp | 30.8 g | 1.09 oz | 0.068 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat white rice (uncooked) as 185 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.782 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 white rice (uncooked) accurately
Long grain, uncooked. Cooked rice roughly triples in volume, so never swap the two figures.
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 white rice (uncooked)?
1 teaspoon of white rice (uncooked) is 3.85 g. This is based on a density of 185 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of white rice (uncooked)?
2 teaspoons of white rice (uncooked) is 7.71 g, and 1.93 g for half a teaspoon.
How much is 100 g of white rice (uncooked) in cups?
100 g of white 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 white rice (uncooked)?
Long grain, uncooked. Cooked rice roughly triples in volume, so never swap the two figures.
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.