What does 5 grams of long-grain rice look like?
5 grams of long-grain rice is a small portion that weighs 0.176 oz (5 g). When poured into a loose pile, it measures 1.6 in (4.05 cm) wide and 0.538 in (1.37 cm) tall, which is about the size of a cherry.
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Volume
Weighs 0.176 oz (5 g)
about the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.176 oz (5 g)
- Pile width
- 1.6 in (4.05 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.538 in (1.37 cm)
- Density
- 0.85 g/mL
Long-grain rice typically ranges 0.75–0.92 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of rice occupy?
- The volume of 5 grams of long-grain rice is 0.398 tbsp (5.88 mL), which is equivalent to 1.19 teaspoons, 0.398 tablespoons, or 0.025 cups.
- Does the density of the rice change?
- The typical density is 0.85 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.75 to 0.92 g/mL depending on how the rice is packed.
- What can I use for scale to visualize this amount?
- In the photo, the rice is shown next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon to help you compare the size.