Creatine Powder Converter
Weigh creatine 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.
Kitchen Ingredient Density Directory
Select any ingredient below to immediately calculate and update the visual spoon rendering.
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 Creatine Powder Converter Works?
The Creatine Powder Converter works by dividing grams of creatine monohydrate by 3.5 g per level US teaspoon. A 5 g daily serving equals 1.43 level teaspoons.
Use micronised powder
Micronised creatine monohydrate fits 3.5 g per level tsp. Non-micronised crystals pack slightly heavier.
Enter grams
Type the daily dose, such as 3 g or 5 g.
Level, do not heap
Level the spoon. The popular "1 tsp = 5 g" rule matches a rounded spoon, not a level one.
Creatine Powder Converter Formula
The Creatine Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of creatine ÷ 3.5.
tsp = g ÷ 3.5 | 5 g ≈ 1 ⅜–1 ½ level tsp | 3 g ≈ ⅞ level tsp
- 5 g of creatine ÷ 3.5 = 1.43 tsp, about 1 ⅜ tsp.
- 3 g of creatine ÷ 3.5 = 0.86 tsp, about ⅞ tsp.
- 1 level tsp of creatine = 3.5 g.
Creatine Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Creatine Powder Converter conversion table converts 11 doses of creatine monohydrate into level teaspoons and tablespoons at 3.5 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.29 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.1 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.57 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.19 tbsp |
| 2.5 g | 0.088 oz | 0.71 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.24 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.86 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.29 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.43 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.48 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.14 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.71 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.86 tsp | 2 ⅞ tsp | 0.95 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.29 tsp | 4 ¼ tsp | 1.43 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 5.71 tsp | 5 ¾ tsp | 1.9 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 7.14 tsp | 7 ⅛ tsp | 2.38 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 8.57 tsp | 8 ½ tsp | 2.86 tbsp |
What is Creatine Powder Converter?
The Creatine Powder Converter is a calculator that converts grams of creatine monohydrate into level teaspoons. Creatine is a compound the body makes from amino acids and stores in muscle as phosphocreatine.
Research doses of creatine monohydrate sit at 3–5 g per day for maintenance. Scoops in creatine tubs often go missing or measure a heaped amount. A level-spoon conversion and a 0.1 g scale give a consistent daily dose.
What are the uses of Creatine Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Creatine Powder Converter: daily maintenance doses, loading phases, travel, and checking scoop accuracy.
Daily dose
A 5 g dose equals 1 ⅜ level tsp (1 tsp + ¼ tsp + ⅛ tsp).
Loading phase
Loading uses 20 g per day split into 4 doses of 5 g each.
Travel
Seven daily 5 g doses fill 10 level tsp for a week away.
Scoop checks
Weighing a scoop shows whether the scoop delivers 5 g or more.
Creatine Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- A standard 5-gram daily dose of micronized creatine monohydrate equals roughly 1.4 level teaspoons.
- Micronized 200-mesh powders settle more compactly than coarse creatine.