Cinnamon Converter
Weigh ground cinnamon by the spoon.
Ground Cinnamon
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 Cinnamon Converter Works?
The Cinnamon Converter works by dividing grams of ground cinnamon by 2.6 g per level US teaspoon. Cassia and Ceylon cinnamon weigh almost the same per spoon.
Check the variety
Most US and supermarket cinnamon is cassia. Ceylon (true cinnamon) has a milder, floral taste.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 3 g for a pan of cinnamon rolls.
Level the spoon
Fill the spoon with cinnamon and level it. Cinnamon is fine and settles flat with one knife pass.
Cinnamon Converter Formula
The Cinnamon Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of ground cinnamon ÷ 2.6.
tsp = g ÷ 2.6 | 1 tbsp = 7.8 g | 1 cinnamon stick ≈ ½ tsp ground
- 3 g of ground cinnamon ÷ 2.6 = 1.15 tsp, about 1 ⅛ tsp.
- 8 g of ground cinnamon ÷ 2.6 = 3.08 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- ½ tsp of cinnamon × 2.6 = 1.3 g.
Cinnamon Converter Conversion Table
The Cinnamon Converter conversion table converts 11 small weights of ground cinnamon into teaspoons and fractions at 2.6 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.19 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.06 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.38 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.13 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.77 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.26 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.15 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.38 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.54 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.51 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.92 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.64 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.88 tsp | 2 ⅞ tsp | 0.96 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.85 tsp | 3 ⅞ tsp | 1.28 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.77 tsp | 5 ¾ tsp | 1.92 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 7.69 tsp | 7 ⅔ tsp | 2.56 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 9.62 tsp | 9 ⅔ tsp | 3.21 tbsp |
What is Cinnamon Converter?
The Cinnamon Converter is a calculator that converts grams of ground cinnamon into teaspoons. Ground cinnamon is the dried inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, milled to a fine brown powder.
Cassia cinnamon contains far more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon. Coumarin in large daily amounts strains the liver, so the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) advises people who eat cinnamon every day in large amounts to choose Ceylon. Weighing or converting daily cinnamon keeps intake known.
What are the uses of Cinnamon Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Cinnamon Converter: cinnamon rolls, oatmeal and coffee, spice blends, and apple pies.
Cinnamon rolls
A 12-roll filling uses 15 g of cinnamon, about 5 ¾ tsp.
Oatmeal and coffee
A daily sprinkle of 1 g equals ⅜ tsp.
Spice blends
Pumpkin pie spice uses 4 parts cinnamon by weight.
Apple pie
A 23 cm (9 in) apple pie uses 4 g of cinnamon, about 1 ½ tsp.
Cinnamon Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 level US teaspoon of ground cinnamon weighs ~2.60 grams.
- Ceylon cinnamon is subtler and sweeter; cassia offers intense spicy warmth.