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: 0.175747 teaspoons/gram.
Since one gram of salt is equal to 0.175747 teaspoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:
teaspoons = grams × 0.175747
The amount of salt in teaspoons is equal to the amount of salt in grams multiplied by 0.175747.
For example, here's how to convert 5 grams to teaspoons using the formula above.
teaspoons = (5 g × 0.175747) = 0.878735 tsp
How Many Teaspoons Are in a Gram of Salt?
There are 0.175747 teaspoons in a gram of salt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 g = 0.175747 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 | 0.175747 tsp |
| 2 g | 0.351494 tsp |
| 3 g | 0.527241 tsp |
| 4 g | 0.702988 tsp |
| 5 g | 0.878735 tsp |
| 6 g | 1.0545 tsp |
| 7 g | 1.2302 tsp |
| 8 g | 1.406 tsp |
| 9 g | 1.5817 tsp |
| 10 g | 1.7575 tsp |
| 11 g | 1.9332 tsp |
| 12 g | 2.109 tsp |
| 13 g | 2.2847 tsp |
| 14 g | 2.4605 tsp |
| 15 g | 2.6362 tsp |
| 16 g | 2.812 tsp |
| 17 g | 2.9877 tsp |
| 18 g | 3.1634 tsp |
| 19 g | 3.3392 tsp |
| 20 g | 3.5149 tsp |
| 21 g | 3.6907 tsp |
| 22 g | 3.8664 tsp |
| 23 g | 4.0422 tsp |
| 24 g | 4.2179 tsp |
| 25 g | 4.3937 tsp |
| 26 g | 4.5694 tsp |
| 27 g | 4.7452 tsp |
| 28 g | 4.9209 tsp |
| 29 g | 5.0967 tsp |
| 30 g | 5.2724 tsp |
| 31 g | 5.4482 tsp |
| 32 g | 5.6239 tsp |
| 33 g | 5.7996 tsp |
| 34 g | 5.9754 tsp |
| 35 g | 6.1511 tsp |
| 36 g | 6.3269 tsp |
| 37 g | 6.5026 tsp |
| 38 g | 6.6784 tsp |
| 39 g | 6.8541 tsp |
| 40 g | 7.0299 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