Kilograms to Teaspoons Conversion Calculator

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1 kg = 202.8841362 tsp
1 kg ≈ 202 3/4 tsp

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How to Convert Kilograms to Teaspoons

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Since kilograms are a unit of mass and teaspoons are a unit of volume, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.

Therefore, to convert between kilograms and teaspoons of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.

Kilograms to Teaspoons Formula

To convert a measurement in kilograms to teaspoons, divide the weight by the density of the ingredient or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in kilograms per teaspoon (kg/tsp).

If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first divide 202.8841 by the density to convert to kg/tsp.

For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:

teaspoons = kilograms × 202.8841density

Thus, the volume in teaspoons is equal to the weight in kilograms times 202.8841 divided by the density of the ingredient, substance, or material.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms to teaspoons for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.
teaspoons = 5 kg × 202.88410.7 g/mL = 1,449.172 tsp

When to Convert Kilograms to Teaspoons

Kilograms and teaspoons are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.

For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.

The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the weight to volume conversion.

Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.

It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]

A third application of weight and volume conversions is when shipping freight when calculating the volumetric weight for cargo and packages. Trucks, ships, and airplanes are limited in the amount of weight or volume they can transport, so if one of those quantities is known, but the limitation is on the other, then it becomes necessary to convert between the two so as not to overload the shipping vehicle.

Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

How Many Teaspoons Are in a Kilogram?

The actual volume of a kilogram will vary depending on the density of the material. The table below shows how many teaspoons of various wet and dry ingredients are in a kilogram.

Kilogram measurements converted to teaspoons for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Weight in Kilograms: Volume in Teaspoons of:
Water Milk Cooking Oil All Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar
1 kg 202.88 tsp 196.97 tsp 230.55 tsp 383.52 tsp 240 tsp
2 kg 405.77 tsp 393.95 tsp 461.1 tsp 767.05 tsp 480 tsp
3 kg 608.65 tsp 590.92 tsp 691.65 tsp 1,151 tsp 720 tsp
4 kg 811.54 tsp 787.9 tsp 922.2 tsp 1,534 tsp 960 tsp
5 kg 1,014 tsp 984.87 tsp 1,153 tsp 1,918 tsp 1,200 tsp
6 kg 1,217 tsp 1,182 tsp 1,383 tsp 2,301 tsp 1,440 tsp
7 kg 1,420 tsp 1,379 tsp 1,614 tsp 2,685 tsp 1,680 tsp
8 kg 1,623 tsp 1,576 tsp 1,844 tsp 3,068 tsp 1,920 tsp
9 kg 1,826 tsp 1,773 tsp 2,075 tsp 3,452 tsp 2,160 tsp
10 kg 2,029 tsp 1,970 tsp 2,306 tsp 3,835 tsp 2,400 tsp
11 kg 2,232 tsp 2,167 tsp 2,536 tsp 4,219 tsp 2,640 tsp
12 kg 2,435 tsp 2,364 tsp 2,767 tsp 4,602 tsp 2,880 tsp
13 kg 2,637 tsp 2,561 tsp 2,997 tsp 4,986 tsp 3,120 tsp
14 kg 2,840 tsp 2,758 tsp 3,228 tsp 5,369 tsp 3,360 tsp
15 kg 3,043 tsp 2,955 tsp 3,458 tsp 5,753 tsp 3,600 tsp
16 kg 3,246 tsp 3,152 tsp 3,689 tsp 6,136 tsp 3,840 tsp
17 kg 3,449 tsp 3,349 tsp 3,919 tsp 6,520 tsp 4,080 tsp
18 kg 3,652 tsp 3,546 tsp 4,150 tsp 6,903 tsp 4,320 tsp
19 kg 3,855 tsp 3,743 tsp 4,380 tsp 7,287 tsp 4,560 tsp
20 kg 4,058 tsp 3,939 tsp 4,611 tsp 7,670 tsp 4,800 tsp
21 kg 4,261 tsp 4,136 tsp 4,842 tsp 8,054 tsp 5,040 tsp
22 kg 4,463 tsp 4,333 tsp 5,072 tsp 8,438 tsp 5,280 tsp
23 kg 4,666 tsp 4,530 tsp 5,303 tsp 8,821 tsp 5,520 tsp
24 kg 4,869 tsp 4,727 tsp 5,533 tsp 9,205 tsp 5,760 tsp
25 kg 5,072 tsp 4,924 tsp 5,764 tsp 9,588 tsp 6,000 tsp
26 kg 5,275 tsp 5,121 tsp 5,994 tsp 9,972 tsp 6,240 tsp
27 kg 5,478 tsp 5,318 tsp 6,225 tsp 10,355 tsp 6,480 tsp
28 kg 5,681 tsp 5,515 tsp 6,455 tsp 10,739 tsp 6,720 tsp
29 kg 5,884 tsp 5,712 tsp 6,686 tsp 11,122 tsp 6,960 tsp
30 kg 6,087 tsp 5,909 tsp 6,917 tsp 11,506 tsp 7,200 tsp
31 kg 6,289 tsp 6,106 tsp 7,147 tsp 11,889 tsp 7,440 tsp
32 kg 6,492 tsp 6,303 tsp 7,378 tsp 12,273 tsp 7,680 tsp
33 kg 6,695 tsp 6,500 tsp 7,608 tsp 12,656 tsp 7,920 tsp
34 kg 6,898 tsp 6,697 tsp 7,839 tsp 13,040 tsp 8,160 tsp
35 kg 7,101 tsp 6,894 tsp 8,069 tsp 13,423 tsp 8,400 tsp
36 kg 7,304 tsp 7,091 tsp 8,300 tsp 13,807 tsp 8,640 tsp
37 kg 7,507 tsp 7,288 tsp 8,530 tsp 14,190 tsp 8,880 tsp
38 kg 7,710 tsp 7,485 tsp 8,761 tsp 14,574 tsp 9,120 tsp
39 kg 7,912 tsp 7,682 tsp 8,991 tsp 14,957 tsp 9,360 tsp
40 kg 8,115 tsp 7,879 tsp 9,222 tsp 15,341 tsp 9,600 tsp

What Is a Kilogram?

One kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams, 2.204623 pounds, or 1/1,000 of a metric ton.

The formal definition of the kilogram changed in 2019. One kilogram was previously equal to the mass of the platinum-iridium bar, known as the International Prototype of the Kilogram, which was stored in Sèvres, France.

The 2019 SI brochure now defines the kilogram using the Planck constant, and it is defined using the meter and second.[3] It is equal to the mass of 1,000 cubic centimeters, or milliliters, of water.

The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for mass and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg; for example, 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.

A kilogram is frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, a kilogram is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.

For example, an object with a mass of 1 kilogram weighs 1 kilogram on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.

Learn more about kilograms.

What Is a Teaspoon?

The teaspoon is a unit of volume equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or 1/6 of a fluid ounce.[4] One teaspoon is equal to approximately 4.929 milliliters, but in nutrition labeling, one teaspoon is equal to exactly 5 milliliters.[5]

The teaspoon is a US customary unit of volume. Teaspoons can be abbreviated as tsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as t, ts, or tspn. For example, 1 teaspoon can be written as 1 tsp, 1 t, 1 ts, or 1 tspn.

Learn more about teaspoons.

References

  1. National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
  2. CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
  3. International Bureau of Weights and Measures, The International System of Units, 9th Edition, 2019, https://www.bipm.org/documents/20126/41483022/SI-Brochure-9-EN.pdf
  4. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Cooking Conversion Guide, https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/17165/file/P-01775.pdf
  5. U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures

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