Baking Powder Converter
Weigh baking powder by the spoon.
Baking Powder
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 Baking Powder Converter Works?
The Baking Powder Converter works by dividing grams of baking powder by 4.8 g, the weight of 1 level US teaspoon. Baking powder is a fine, dense powder that levels cleanly.
Test freshness
Drop ½ tsp of baking powder into 60 mL (¼ cup) of hot water. Strong fizzing shows active powder.
Enter grams
Type the weight from the recipe, such as 8 g for a batch of muffins.
Level precisely
Dip the spoon into the tin and level against the tin’s straight edge or a knife.
Baking Powder Converter Formula
The Baking Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of baking powder ÷ 4.8.
tsp = g ÷ 4.8 | 1 tbsp = 14.4 g | rule: 1–1 ¼ tsp per 125 g (1 cup) of flour
- 8 g of baking powder ÷ 4.8 = 1.67 tsp, about 1 ⅔ tsp.
- 12 g of baking powder ÷ 4.8 = 2.5 tsp.
- 1 ½ tsp of baking powder × 4.8 = 7.2 g.
Baking Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Baking Powder Converter conversion table converts 11 small weights of baking powder into teaspoons and fractions at 4.8 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.1 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.03 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.21 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| 1.5 g | 0.053 oz | 0.31 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.1 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.42 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.14 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.63 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.21 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 0.83 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.28 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.04 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.35 tbsp |
| 7 g | 0.247 oz | 1.46 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.49 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.08 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.69 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 3.13 tsp | 3 ⅛ tsp | 1.04 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 4.17 tsp | 4 ⅛ tsp | 1.39 tbsp |
What is Baking Powder Converter?
The Baking Powder Converter is a calculator that converts grams of baking powder into teaspoons and back. Baking powder is a chemical leavener made of baking soda, a dry acid and a starch filler.
Double-acting baking powder releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) twice: once when wet and again in the oven heat. Too much baking powder makes cakes rise fast and then sink, with a bitter aftertaste. Accurate spoon conversions keep the ratio near 1 tsp per 125 g of flour.
What are the uses of Baking Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Baking Powder Converter: muffins and quick breads, pancakes and waffles, scones and biscuits, and fixing recipes that rise and fall.
Muffins
A 12-muffin batch uses 10 g of baking powder, about 2 tsp.
Pancakes
Pancakes for 4 use 8 g of baking powder, about 1 ⅔ tsp.
Scones and biscuits
Scones made with plain flour need 4 tsp (19.2 g) per 500 g of flour.
Sunken cakes
Converting a recipe’s grams to spoons shows whether the baking powder runs above the 1 tsp per cup rule.
Baking Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 level US teaspoon of baking powder weighs ~4.80 grams.
- Double-acting powder reacts once when moistened and again when heated in the oven.