Cream Converter
Pick your type of cream and weigh it.
Whole Milk / Heavy Cream
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 Cream Converter Works?
The Cream Converter works by dividing grams of cream by 4.9 g per US teaspoon. Fat is lighter than water, so heavy cream weighs about 3% less per spoon than milk.
Pick the cream
Heavy cream (36%+ fat) and double cream (48% fat) fit the 4.9 g value. Light cream sits close to milk.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 30 g for a pan sauce.
Measure cold
Measure cream straight from the fridge. Cold cream pours cleanly and whips better.
Cream Converter Formula
The Cream Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of cream ÷ 4.9.
tsp = g ÷ 4.9 | 1 tbsp = 14.7 g | 1 US cup ≈ 235 g
- 30 g of heavy cream ÷ 14.7 = 2.04 tbsp.
- 5 g of cream ÷ 4.9 = 1.02 tsp.
- ½ cup of heavy cream = 24 × 4.9 = 117.6 g.
Cream Converter Conversion Table
The Cream Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of heavy cream into teaspoons and tablespoons at 4.9 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.2 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| 2.5 g | 0.088 oz | 0.51 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.17 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.02 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.34 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.04 tsp | 2 tsp | 0.68 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 3.06 tsp | 3 tsp | 1.02 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 4.08 tsp | 4 ⅛ tsp | 1.36 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 6.12 tsp | 6 ⅛ tsp | 2.04 tbsp |
| 45 g | 1.587 oz | 9.18 tsp | 9 ⅛ tsp | 3.06 tbsp |
| 60 g | 2.116 oz | 12.24 tsp | 12 ¼ tsp | 4.08 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 20.41 tsp | 20 ⅓ tsp | 6.8 tbsp |
| 250 g | 8.818 oz | 51.02 tsp | 51 tsp | 17.01 tbsp |
What is Cream Converter?
The Cream Converter is a calculator that converts grams of cream into teaspoons and tablespoons. Cream is the fat-rich layer skimmed from milk, sold by fat content.
US heavy cream holds at least 36% fat, UK double cream about 48%, and UK single cream about 18%. Higher fat lowers density, so the 4.9 g value fits heavy and double cream. Whipped cream roughly doubles in volume, so measure cream before whipping.
What are the uses of Cream Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Cream Converter: pan sauces, whipped cream, ganache, and soups.
Pan sauces
A pan sauce for 2 steaks uses 60 g of cream, about 4 tbsp.
Whipped cream
120 g of cream (about 8 tbsp) whips to roughly 240 mL.
Ganache
A 1:1 ganache with 100 g of chocolate uses 100 g of cream, about 6 ¾ tbsp.
Soups
Finishing a soup with 30 g of cream takes 2 tbsp.
Cream Converter Measuring Tips
- Heavy butterfat has a lower specific gravity than water, making cream slightly lighter by volume.
- Weighs ~4.90 grams per level US teaspoon.