Grams to Teaspoons Conversion Calculator

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5 g = 1.014420681 tsp
5 g ≈ 1 tsp

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How to Convert Grams to Teaspoons

Since grams 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 grams 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.

Grams to Teaspoons Formula

To convert a measurement in grams 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 grams per teaspoon (g/tsp).

If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first multiply the density by 4.9289 to convert to g/tsp.

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

teaspoons = grams4.9289 × density

Thus, the volume in teaspoons is equal to the weight in grams divided by 4.9289 times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient, substance, or material.

For example, here's how to convert 5 grams to teaspoons for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.
teaspoons = 5 g4.9289 × 0.7 g/mL = 1.4492 tsp

When to Convert Grams to Teaspoons

Grams 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.

For cooking and baking ingredients, you can get more specific results using our butter, flour, and sugar conversion calculators.

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]

Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Gram?

A gram is a unit of mass equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram or 0.035274 ounces, and is equivalent to the mass of one cubic centimeter, or one milliliter, of water.

The gram, or gramme, is an SI unit of mass in the metric system. Grams can be abbreviated as g; for example, 1 gram can be written as 1 g.

A gram is frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, a gram 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 gram weighs 1 gram on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.

Learn more about grams.

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.[3] One teaspoon is equal to approximately 4.929 milliliters, but in nutrition labeling, one teaspoon is equal to exactly 5 milliliters.[4]

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

Gram measurements converted to teaspoons for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Weight in Grams: Volume in Teaspoons of:
Water Milk Cooking Oil All Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar
1 g 0.202884 tsp 0.196975 tsp 0.23055 tsp 0.383524 tsp 0.287779 tsp
2 g 0.405768 tsp 0.39395 tsp 0.4611 tsp 0.767048 tsp 0.575558 tsp
3 g 0.608652 tsp 0.590925 tsp 0.69165 tsp 1.1506 tsp 0.863337 tsp
4 g 0.811537 tsp 0.7879 tsp 0.922201 tsp 1.5341 tsp 1.1511 tsp
5 g 1.0144 tsp 0.984874 tsp 1.1528 tsp 1.9176 tsp 1.4389 tsp
6 g 1.2173 tsp 1.1818 tsp 1.3833 tsp 2.3011 tsp 1.7267 tsp
7 g 1.4202 tsp 1.3788 tsp 1.6139 tsp 2.6847 tsp 2.0145 tsp
8 g 1.6231 tsp 1.5758 tsp 1.8444 tsp 3.0682 tsp 2.3022 tsp
9 g 1.826 tsp 1.7728 tsp 2.075 tsp 3.4517 tsp 2.59 tsp
10 g 2.0288 tsp 1.9697 tsp 2.3055 tsp 3.8352 tsp 2.8778 tsp
11 g 2.2317 tsp 2.1667 tsp 2.5361 tsp 4.2188 tsp 3.1656 tsp
12 g 2.4346 tsp 2.3637 tsp 2.7666 tsp 4.6023 tsp 3.4533 tsp
13 g 2.6375 tsp 2.5607 tsp 2.9972 tsp 4.9858 tsp 3.7411 tsp
14 g 2.8404 tsp 2.7576 tsp 3.2277 tsp 5.3693 tsp 4.0289 tsp
15 g 3.0433 tsp 2.9546 tsp 3.4583 tsp 5.7529 tsp 4.3167 tsp
16 g 3.2461 tsp 3.1516 tsp 3.6888 tsp 6.1364 tsp 4.6045 tsp
17 g 3.449 tsp 3.3486 tsp 3.9194 tsp 6.5199 tsp 4.8922 tsp
18 g 3.6519 tsp 3.5455 tsp 4.1499 tsp 6.9034 tsp 5.18 tsp
19 g 3.8548 tsp 3.7425 tsp 4.3805 tsp 7.287 tsp 5.4678 tsp
20 g 4.0577 tsp 3.9395 tsp 4.611 tsp 7.6705 tsp 5.7556 tsp
21 g 4.2606 tsp 4.1365 tsp 4.8416 tsp 8.054 tsp 6.0434 tsp
22 g 4.4635 tsp 4.3334 tsp 5.0721 tsp 8.4375 tsp 6.3311 tsp
23 g 4.6663 tsp 4.5304 tsp 5.3027 tsp 8.821 tsp 6.6189 tsp
24 g 4.8692 tsp 4.7274 tsp 5.5332 tsp 9.2046 tsp 6.9067 tsp
25 g 5.0721 tsp 4.9244 tsp 5.7638 tsp 9.5881 tsp 7.1945 tsp
26 g 5.275 tsp 5.1213 tsp 5.9943 tsp 9.9716 tsp 7.4823 tsp
27 g 5.4779 tsp 5.3183 tsp 6.2249 tsp 10.36 tsp 7.77 tsp
28 g 5.6808 tsp 5.5153 tsp 6.4554 tsp 10.74 tsp 8.0578 tsp
29 g 5.8836 tsp 5.7123 tsp 6.686 tsp 11.12 tsp 8.3456 tsp
30 g 6.0865 tsp 5.9092 tsp 6.9165 tsp 11.51 tsp 8.6334 tsp
31 g 6.2894 tsp 6.1062 tsp 7.1471 tsp 11.89 tsp 8.9211 tsp
32 g 6.4923 tsp 6.3032 tsp 7.3776 tsp 12.27 tsp 9.2089 tsp
33 g 6.6952 tsp 6.5002 tsp 7.6082 tsp 12.66 tsp 9.4967 tsp
34 g 6.8981 tsp 6.6971 tsp 7.8387 tsp 13.04 tsp 9.7845 tsp
35 g 7.1009 tsp 6.8941 tsp 8.0693 tsp 13.42 tsp 10.07 tsp
36 g 7.3038 tsp 7.0911 tsp 8.2998 tsp 13.81 tsp 10.36 tsp
37 g 7.5067 tsp 7.2881 tsp 8.5304 tsp 14.19 tsp 10.65 tsp
38 g 7.7096 tsp 7.485 tsp 8.7609 tsp 14.57 tsp 10.94 tsp
39 g 7.9125 tsp 7.682 tsp 8.9915 tsp 14.96 tsp 11.22 tsp
40 g 8.1154 tsp 7.879 tsp 9.222 tsp 15.34 tsp 11.51 tsp

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. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Cooking Conversion Guide, https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/17165/file/P-01775.pdf
  4. 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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