Active Dry Yeast Converter
Weigh active dry yeast by the spoon.
Active Dry / Instant Yeast
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Active Dry Yeast Converter Works?
The Active Dry Yeast Converter works by dividing grams of active dry yeast by 3.1 g per level US teaspoon. One US packet of 7 g (¼ oz) equals 2 ¼ tsp.
Check the date
Unopened dry yeast keeps 1–2 years. Opened yeast keeps 4 months in the fridge.
Enter grams
Type the yeast weight, such as 7 g for 1 packet or 3.5 g for half.
Proof the yeast
Stir the measured yeast into water at 40–46 °C (105–115 °F) with a pinch of sugar and wait 5–10 minutes for foam.
Active Dry Yeast Converter Formula
The Active Dry Yeast Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of active dry yeast ÷ 3.1.
tsp = g ÷ 3.1 | 1 packet (7 g / ¼ oz) = 2 ¼ tsp | 1 tbsp = 9.3 g
- 7 g of active dry yeast ÷ 3.1 = 2.26 tsp (2 ¼ tsp).
- 3.5 g of active dry yeast ÷ 3.1 = 1.13 tsp, about 1 ⅛ tsp.
- 10 g of active dry yeast ÷ 3.1 = 3.23 tsp, about 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp.
Active Dry Yeast Converter Conversion Table
The Active Dry Yeast Converter conversion table converts 11 yeast weights into teaspoons and fractions at 3.1 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.16 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.05 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.32 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.11 tbsp |
| 1.5 g | 0.053 oz | 0.48 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.16 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.65 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.22 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.97 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.32 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.29 tsp | 1 ¼ tsp | 0.43 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.61 tsp | 1 ⅔ tsp | 0.54 tbsp |
| 7 g | 0.247 oz | 2.26 tsp | 2 ¼ tsp | 0.75 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.23 tsp | 3 ¼ tsp | 1.08 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.84 tsp | 4 ⅞ tsp | 1.61 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 6.45 tsp | 6 ½ tsp | 2.15 tbsp |
What is Active Dry Yeast Converter?
The Active Dry Yeast Converter is a calculator that converts grams of active dry yeast into teaspoons. Active dry yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae dried into coarse granules with a dormant outer layer of cells.
Active dry yeast needs rehydration in warm water before mixing. Bread recipes use 1–2% yeast by flour weight: 5 g to 10 g per 500 g of flour. The converter turns those small weights into spoon measures when no 0.1 g scale is on hand.
What are the uses of Active Dry Yeast Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Active Dry Yeast Converter: sandwich bread, pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, and splitting yeast packets.
Sandwich bread
A 500 g flour loaf uses 7 g of yeast, or 2 ¼ tsp.
Pizza dough
Slow-rise pizza uses 2 g of yeast for 4 pizzas, about ⅝ tsp.
Cinnamon rolls
Enriched doughs use 10 g of yeast, about 3 ¼ tsp.
Split packets
Half a 7 g packet equals 1 ⅛ tsp.
Active Dry Yeast Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 standard envelope of active dry yeast contains 7 grams (~2 ¼ teaspoons).
- Requires blooming in lukewarm water (105°F–110°F) before adding to dry dough flour.