Agar Powder Converter
Weigh agar powder by the spoon.
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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 Agar Powder Converter Works?
The Agar Powder Converter works by dividing grams of agar powder by 2.4 g per level US teaspoon. Agar is stronger than gelatin, so recipes call for small amounts.
Confirm powder form
The 2.4 g value fits fine agar powder. Agar flakes and bars need 3 to 6 times more by weight.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 2 g for 500 mL of liquid.
Boil to activate
Whisk agar into cold liquid and boil for 2 minutes. Agar sets only after a full boil.
Agar Powder Converter Formula
The Agar Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of agar powder ÷ 2.4.
tsp = g ÷ 2.4 | rule: 1 tsp (2.4 g) sets about 250–500 mL of liquid
- 2 g of agar powder ÷ 2.4 = 0.83 tsp, about ⅞ tsp.
- 1 g of agar powder ÷ 2.4 = 0.42 tsp, a generous ⅜ tsp.
- 1 tsp of agar powder = 2.4 g.
Agar Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Agar Powder Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of agar powder into teaspoons and fractions at 2.4 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 g | 0.009 oz | 0.1 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.03 tbsp |
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.21 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.42 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.14 tbsp |
| 1.5 g | 0.053 oz | 0.63 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.21 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.83 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.28 tbsp |
| 2.5 g | 0.088 oz | 1.04 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.35 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.25 tsp | 1 ¼ tsp | 0.42 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.67 tsp | 1 ⅔ tsp | 0.56 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 2.08 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.69 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 3.13 tsp | 3 ⅛ tsp | 1.04 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 4.17 tsp | 4 ⅛ tsp | 1.39 tbsp |
What is Agar Powder Converter?
The Agar Powder Converter is a calculator that converts grams of agar powder into teaspoons. Agar (agar-agar) is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from red seaweed.
Agar sets at about 35–45 °C (95–113 °F) and stays firm up to about 85 °C (185 °F), so agar desserts hold their shape at room temperature. Vegan and halal cooks use agar in place of gelatin, with about 1 tsp of agar powder replacing 1 tbsp of powdered gelatin for a similar firmness.
What are the uses of Agar Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Agar Powder Converter: vegan panna cotta, Asian jelly desserts, fruit jams, and molecular gastronomy.
Vegan panna cotta
500 mL of plant milk sets with 2 g of agar, about ⅞ tsp.
Jelly desserts
Japanese yokan and Malaysian agar-agar use 4 g of agar per 500 mL, about 1 ⅔ tsp.
Jams
Low-sugar jams set with 1 g of agar per 250 g of fruit.
Gel spheres and sheets
Chefs set flavoured gels with 1–2% agar by liquid weight.
Agar Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- Plant-based vegan gelling agent derived from red algae.
- Sets much firmer than animal gelatin; requires boiling for 1-2 minutes to activate gelling bonds.