Uncooked Rice
US Teaspoon to Gram
Understanding Uncooked Rice Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us teaspoon of uncooked rice to gram, we use the density of uncooked rice (0.78 g/ml). A us teaspoon contains 4.93ml, so 1 us teaspoon equals 4.93ml. Multiplying by the density: 4.93ml × 0.78 g/ml = 3.8g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting uncooked rice, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of uncooked rice weighs 185g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 195g—a difference of 10g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
For consistent results with uncooked rice, use a scale whenever possible. Volume measurements of grains can vary significantly based on how tightly packed they are. The density of 0.78 g/ml we use is based on a standard pour into a measuring cup.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.78 g/ml for uncooked rice is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169756). This measurement was taken with uncooked rice poured into the measuring cup.