Teaspoons to Grams Converter
Use our teaspoons to grams converter to get accurate cooking and baking measurements.
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How Many Grams Are in a Teaspoon?
Before converting teaspoons to grams, keep in mind that teaspoons measure volume, while grams measure weight. There are 4.93 grams in one teaspoon of water, but the conversion varies depending on the ingredient.
For instance, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder weigh less than 2 teaspoons of water, since it's less dense. So, the easiest way to convert teaspoons to grams is to use a converter or a conversion chart.
Teaspoons of Water to Grams
There are 4.93 grams of water in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of Water | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.93 g |
| 2 tsp | 9.86 g |
| 3 tsp | 14.79 g |
| 4 tsp | 19.72 g |
| 5 tsp | 24.64 g |
| 6 tsp | 29.57 g |
| 7 tsp | 34.5 g |
| 8 tsp | 39.43 g |
| 9 tsp | 44.36 g |
| 10 tsp | 49.29 g |
Teaspoons of Butter to Grams
There are 4.73 grams of butter in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of Butter | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.73 g |
| 2 tsp | 9.46 g |
| 3 tsp | 14.2 g |
| 4 tsp | 18.93 g |
| 5 tsp | 23.66 g |
| 6 tsp | 28.39 g |
| 7 tsp | 33.12 g |
| 8 tsp | 37.85 g |
| 9 tsp | 42.59 g |
| 10 tsp | 47.32 g |
You can also use our teaspoons of butter converter to calculate butter in grams.
Teaspoons of Salt to Grams
There are 6 grams of salt in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of Salt | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 6 g |
| 2 tsp | 12 g |
| 3 tsp | 18 g |
| 4 tsp | 24 g |
| 5 tsp | 30 g |
| 6 tsp | 36 g |
| 7 tsp | 42 g |
| 8 tsp | 48 g |
| 9 tsp | 54 g |
| 10 tsp | 60 g |
You can also use our teaspoons of salt converter to calculate salt in grams.
Teaspoons of All-Purpose Flour to Grams
There are 2.61 grams of all-purpose flour in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of All-Purpose Flour | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2.61 g |
| 2 tsp | 5.21 g |
| 3 tsp | 7.82 g |
| 4 tsp | 10.43 g |
| 5 tsp | 13.04 g |
| 6 tsp | 15.64 g |
| 7 tsp | 18.25 g |
| 8 tsp | 20.86 g |
| 9 tsp | 23.47 g |
| 10 tsp | 26.07 g |
You can also use our teaspoons of flour converter to calculate other types of flour in grams.
Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar to Grams
There are 4.17 grams of granulated sugar in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.17 g |
| 2 tsp | 8.33 g |
| 3 tsp | 12.5 g |
| 4 tsp | 16.67 g |
| 5 tsp | 20.83 g |
| 6 tsp | 25 g |
| 7 tsp | 29.17 g |
| 8 tsp | 33.33 g |
| 9 tsp | 37.5 g |
| 10 tsp | 41.67 g |
You can also use our teaspoons of sugar converter to calculate other types of sugar in grams.
Teaspoons of Garlic Powder to Grams
There are 1.58 grams of garlic powder in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of Garlic Powder | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 1.58 g |
| 2 tsp | 3.15 g |
| 3 tsp | 4.73 g |
| 4 tsp | 6.31 g |
| 5 tsp | 7.89 g |
| 6 tsp | 9.46 g |
| 7 tsp | 11.04 g |
| 8 tsp | 12.62 g |
| 9 tsp | 14.2 g |
| 10 tsp | 15.77 g |
Teaspoons of Active Dry Yeast to Grams
There are 3.12 grams of active dry yeast in a teaspoon.
| Teaspoons of Active Dry Yeast | Weight in Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 3.12 g |
| 2 tsp | 6.24 g |
| 3 tsp | 9.36 g |
| 4 tsp | 12.48 g |
| 5 tsp | 15.6 g |
| 6 tsp | 18.72 g |
| 7 tsp | 21.84 g |
| 8 tsp | 24.96 g |
| 9 tsp | 28.08 g |
| 10 tsp | 31.2 g |
How to Convert Teaspoons to Grams
Here is how to convert teaspoons to grams in a few easy steps.
Step One: Find the Ingredient Density
The first step in the conversion is to determine what ingredient you're trying to convert, since they vary in density.
We suggest referencing an ingredient density chart, such as the chart provided by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization.[1] For example, table salt has a density of 1.217 g/mL, and wheat flour has a density of 0.478 g/mL.
Step Two: Use the Teaspoons to Grams Formula
To convert a measurement in teaspoons to grams, multiply the volume by the ingredient's density. 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), first multiply it by 4.9289 to convert to g/tsp.
For a density given in g/mL, you can use this formula to convert:
grams = teaspoons × 4.9289 × density
Thus, the weight in grams is equal to the volume in teaspoons multiplied by 4.9289 times the density (in g/mL) of the ingredient, substance, or material.
For example, let's use this formula to convert 2 teaspoons of table salt to grams. Table salt has a density of 1.217 g/mL.
grams = 2 × 4.9289 × 1.217 g/mL = 12 g
So, 2 teaspoons of table salt weigh 12 grams.
When to Convert Teaspoons to Grams
Teaspoons and grams 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.[2] 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 volume to weight 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.[3]
Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
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.
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 also 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.
References
- U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO / INFOODS Databases - Density Database Version 2.0, https://www.fao.org/4/ap815e/ap815e.pdf
- National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
- 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
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Cooking Conversion Guide, https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/17165/file/P-01775.pdf
- 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