Chili Powder Converter
Weigh your chili powder mix 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 Chili Powder Converter Works?
The Chili Powder Converter works by dividing grams of chili powder by 2.7 g per level US teaspoon. The value fits both American chili powder blends and pure ground chile such as cayenne.
Know the heat
American chili powder blends chile with cumin and oregano. Cayenne is pure chile and 5–10 times hotter.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 8 g for a pot of chili con carne.
Start small
Add half the converted amount, taste, and add the rest.
Chili Powder Converter Formula
The Chili Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of chili powder ÷ 2.7.
tsp = g ÷ 2.7 | 1 tbsp = 8.1 g | ¼ tsp cayenne ≈ 0.68 g
- 8 g of chili powder ÷ 2.7 = 2.96 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- 1 g of cayenne ÷ 2.7 = 0.37 tsp, about ⅓ tsp.
- 2 tbsp of chili powder = 16.2 g.
Chili Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Chili Powder Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of chili powder into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.7 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.19 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.06 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.37 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.12 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.74 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.25 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.11 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.37 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.48 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.49 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.85 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.62 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.78 tsp | 2 ¾ tsp | 0.93 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.7 tsp | 3 ⅔ tsp | 1.23 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.56 tsp | 5 ½ tsp | 1.85 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 7.41 tsp | 7 ⅓ tsp | 2.47 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 9.26 tsp | 9 ¼ tsp | 3.09 tbsp |
What is Chili Powder Converter?
The Chili Powder Converter is a calculator that converts grams of chili powder into teaspoons and tablespoons. In the US, chili powder means a blend of ground chiles, cumin, garlic and oregano. In the UK and India, chili powder means pure ground chile.
The 2 meanings differ in heat by up to 10 times. A recipe written for American chili powder and made with Indian chili powder turns far hotter. The converter gives the spoon amount, and the label tells which type sits in the jar.
What are the uses of Chili Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Chili Powder Converter: chili con carne, taco seasoning, Indian curries, and hot sauces and rubs.
Chili con carne
A 6-serving pot uses 16 g of chili powder blend, about 2 tbsp.
Taco seasoning
A homemade packet uses 8 g of chili powder, about 1 tbsp.
Indian curries
A curry for 4 uses 2 g of Kashmiri chili powder, about ¾ tsp.
Rubs
Spicy rubs use cayenne at 5% of the blend weight.
Chili Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- American chili powder blends weigh ~2.70 grams per level teaspoon.
- Pure ground cayenne pepper is lighter, around 1.80 grams per teaspoon.