Convert Grams of Salt to Teaspoons
Enter the amount of salt in grams below to get the value converted to teaspoons.
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How to Convert Grams to Teaspoons
Professional chefs, bakers, and even home cooks will eventually need to know how to convert salt from grams to teaspoons for any variety of recipes.
To convert a measurement in grams to a measurement in teaspoons, multiply the amount of salt by the following conversion ratio: 0.166708 teaspoons/gram.
Since one gram of salt is equal to 0.166708 teaspoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
teaspoons = grams × 0.166708
The amount of salt in teaspoons is equal to the amount of salt in grams multiplied by 0.166708.
For example, here's how to convert 5 grams to teaspoons using the formula above.
teaspoons = (5 g × 0.166708) = 0.833542 tsp
How Many Teaspoons Are in a Gram of Salt?
There are 0.166708 teaspoons in a gram of salt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 g = 0.166708 tsp
Grams and teaspoons are both units used to measure the amount of salt. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Gram?
One gram of salt is equal to about 0.176 teaspoons of salt. However, the weight of salt depends on its crystal size and density.
Professional chefs and bakers should always check the packaging for the density of salt they're using, as it can alter the outcome of a recipe.
Salt is a combination of sodium and chloride, and one gram contains about 388mg of sodium. The American Heart Association recommends a daily sodium intake of less than 2,300mg, or 2.3 grams at a maximum, and ideally less than 1,500mg or 1.5 grams.[1]
The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of weight in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.
Learn more about grams.
What Is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon of salt is equal to 8 dashes of salt or 1/3 of a tablespoon.
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.
Gram to Teaspoon Conversion Table
| Grams | Teaspoons |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.166708 tsp |
| 2 g | 0.333417 tsp |
| 3 g | 0.500125 tsp |
| 4 g | 0.666834 tsp |
| 5 g | 0.833542 tsp |
| 6 g | 1.0003 tsp |
| 7 g | 1.167 tsp |
| 8 g | 1.3337 tsp |
| 9 g | 1.5004 tsp |
| 10 g | 1.6671 tsp |
| 11 g | 1.8338 tsp |
| 12 g | 2.0005 tsp |
| 13 g | 2.1672 tsp |
| 14 g | 2.3339 tsp |
| 15 g | 2.5006 tsp |
| 16 g | 2.6673 tsp |
| 17 g | 2.834 tsp |
| 18 g | 3.0008 tsp |
| 19 g | 3.1675 tsp |
| 20 g | 3.3342 tsp |
| 21 g | 3.5009 tsp |
| 22 g | 3.6676 tsp |
| 23 g | 3.8343 tsp |
| 24 g | 4.001 tsp |
| 25 g | 4.1677 tsp |
| 26 g | 4.3344 tsp |
| 27 g | 4.5011 tsp |
| 28 g | 4.6678 tsp |
| 29 g | 4.8345 tsp |
| 30 g | 5.0013 tsp |
| 31 g | 5.168 tsp |
| 32 g | 5.3347 tsp |
| 33 g | 5.5014 tsp |
| 34 g | 5.6681 tsp |
| 35 g | 5.8348 tsp |
| 36 g | 6.0015 tsp |
| 37 g | 6.1682 tsp |
| 38 g | 6.3349 tsp |
| 39 g | 6.5016 tsp |
| 40 g | 6.6683 tsp |
References
- American Heart Association, How much sodium should I eat per day?, https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-day