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1 Tablespoon Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice = 11.6g

1 Tablespoon of uncooked long-grain white rice weighs 11.6 grams (0.41 ounces or 0.03 pounds; 14.8 mL or 1 tablespoon in volume) when measured dip and level at a verified bulk density of 185g per 236.6 mL US Customary cup.

Imperial weight: 0.41 oz (0.03 lb) • Volume: 14.8 mL (1 tbsp)

Batch
Measuring density
Standard: Dip and level185g / cup
Converted Measure
1 tbsp Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice (Dip and level) =
11.6 g
Physical scoop breakdown0.06 cups
1 tbsp
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Grams
11.6 g
Ounces
0.41 oz
US Cups
1 tbsp
Metric (250mL)
0.06 c
Tablespoons
1 tbsp
Milliliters
14.8 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of uncooked long-grain white rice (dip and level) weighs 185g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 195g.

Batch Scaling Around 1 Tablespoon Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice

Batch scaling conversion table around 1 Tablespoon of Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 5.8g (0.2 oz) 1 ½ tsp 7.4 mL
Standard (1×) 11.6g (0.41 oz) 1 tbsp 14.8 mL
1.5× Batch 17.3g (0.61 oz) 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp 22.2 mL
Double Batch (2×) 23.1g (0.82 oz) ⅛ cup 29.6 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 34.7g (1.22 oz) 3 tbsp 44.4 mL

Measuring 1 Tablespoon of Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice in the Kitchen

Measured dip and level at a verified bulk density of 185g per US cup, 1 tablespoon of uncooked long-grain white rice weighs 11.6 grams (0.41 ounces).

Scoop dry rice directly from the canister and strike flat across the rim with a straightedge. Polished, uniform long grains nestle closely together with minimal trapped airspace, delivering a consistent 185 grams per cup.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 169756; USA Rice Federation Standards

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 tbsp of uncooked long-grain white rice? ▾

1 Tablespoon of uncooked long-grain white rice measured Dip and level weighs 11.6 grams (0.41 ounces).

Should I weigh white rice before or after rinsing? ▾

Always weigh rice dry before rinsing; surface rinse water clings to the grains and skews both your dry weight and water cooking ratio.

How much cooked rice does 185 grams of dry rice yield? ▾

A standard 185g cup of dry long-grain white rice absorbs roughly double its weight in water, yielding about 3 cups (470–500 grams) of cooked rice.