Baking Soda Converter
Weigh baking soda by the spoon.
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
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 Soda Converter Works?
The Baking Soda Converter works by dividing grams of baking soda by 4.8 g per level US teaspoon. Baking soda is about 4 times stronger than baking powder, so small errors show up as soapy flavour.
Break up lumps
Press baking soda through a small sieve. Lumps leave bitter brown spots in cookies.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 3 g for a batch of cookies.
Measure level
Use the ¼ tsp or ½ tsp spoon and level flat. 3 g equals ⅝ tsp.
Baking Soda Converter Formula
The Baking Soda Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of baking soda ÷ 4.8.
tsp = g ÷ 4.8 | rule: ¼ tsp (1.2 g) per 125 g flour with 1 cup of acidic liquid
- 3 g of baking soda ÷ 4.8 = 0.63 tsp, about ⅝ tsp.
- 5 g of baking soda ÷ 4.8 = 1.04 tsp.
- ½ tsp of baking soda × 4.8 = 2.4 g.
Baking Soda Converter Conversion Table
The Baking Soda Converter conversion table converts 11 small weights of baking soda into teaspoons and fractions at 4.8 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 g | 0.009 oz | 0.05 tsp | 0.05 tsp | 0.02 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 |
| 1.2 g | 0.042 oz | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.08 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 |
| 2.4 g | 0.085 oz | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.17 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 |
| 6 g | 0.212 oz | 1.25 tsp | 1 ¼ tsp | 0.42 tbsp |
What is Baking Soda Converter?
The Baking Soda Converter is a calculator that converts grams of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO₃) into teaspoons. Baking soda is a pure base that needs an acid, such as buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice or brown sugar, to release carbon dioxide.
Baking soda browns and spreads cookies and neutralises acid in batters. Excess soda leaves a metallic, soapy taste and a yellow-green tint in baked goods. Recipes use baking soda in small amounts, from ¼ tsp to 1 ½ tsp, where a 1 g error equals a 20% change.
What are the uses of Baking Soda Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Baking Soda Converter: cookies, buttermilk and yogurt batters, soda bread, and cleaning and deodorising.
Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies use 5 g of baking soda, about 1 tsp.
Buttermilk batters
Buttermilk pancakes use ½ tsp (2.4 g) of soda per 250 mL of buttermilk.
Soda bread
Irish soda bread uses 5 g of soda per 450 g of flour, about 1 tsp.
Cleaning
A paste of 15 g of soda (3 ⅛ tsp) and water scrubs baking trays.
Baking Soda Converter Measuring Tips
- Pure sodium bicarbonate weighs ~4.80 grams per level US teaspoon.
- Requires an acidic ingredient (buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, brown sugar) to release carbon dioxide.