Custom Density Converter
Type in a density and get spoons from grams.
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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.
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 Custom Density Converter Works?
The Custom Density Converter works by multiplying the density you enter, in grams per millilitre (g/mL), by the teaspoon volume, then dividing your gram weight by that result. Any liquid or powder with a known density converts without a directory entry.
Enter the density
Type a value from a technical data sheet, a label or your own test, such as 0.92 g/mL for vegetable oil or 1.42 g/mL for honey.
Pick the spoon standard
Select US (4.93 mL), metric (5.00 mL) or imperial (5.92 mL) to set the spoon volume.
Convert grams or teaspoons
Enter a weight to get teaspoons, or a spoon count to get grams. The converter shows the decimal and the nearest spoon fraction.
Custom Density Converter Formula
The Custom Density Converter formula is teaspoons = grams ÷ (density × teaspoon volume). Density is mass per unit volume, so multiplying density by 4.93 mL gives the weight of 1 US teaspoon.
tsp = g ÷ (ρ × 4.92892) | g = tsp × ρ × 4.92892
- 30 g of vegetable oil at 0.92 g/mL: 30 ÷ (0.92 × 4.929) = 6.62 tsp (2 tbsp + about ⅔ tsp).
- 15 g of honey at 1.42 g/mL: 15 ÷ (1.42 × 4.929) = 2.14 tsp (about 2 ⅛ tsp).
- 2 tsp of glycerin at 1.26 g/mL: 2 × 1.26 × 4.929 = 12.42 g.
Custom Density Converter Conversion Table
The Custom Density Converter conversion table lists the grams per teaspoon and the teaspoons in 10 g and 100 g (3.53 oz) for 10 density values from 0.2 g/mL to 1.42 g/mL.
| Density (g/mL) | Example substance | g per US tsp | g per metric tsp | tsp in 10 g | tsp in 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Dried leafy herbs | 0.99 g | 1 g | 10.14 tsp | 101.4 tsp |
| 0.4 | Cocoa powder, cumin | 1.97 g | 2 g | 5.07 tsp | 50.7 tsp |
| 0.5 | Powdered sugar | 2.46 g | 2.5 g | 4.06 tsp | 40.6 tsp |
| 0.53 | All-purpose flour | 2.61 g | 2.65 g | 3.83 tsp | 38.3 tsp |
| 0.85 | Granulated sugar | 4.19 g | 4.25 g | 2.39 tsp | 23.9 tsp |
| 0.92 | Vegetable oil | 4.53 g | 4.6 g | 2.21 tsp | 22.1 tsp |
| 1 | Water | 4.93 g | 5 g | 2.03 tsp | 20.3 tsp |
| 1.03 | Whole milk | 5.08 g | 5.15 g | 1.97 tsp | 19.7 tsp |
| 1.15 | Table salt, soy sauce | 5.67 g | 5.75 g | 1.76 tsp | 17.6 tsp |
| 1.42 | Honey, golden syrup | 7 g | 7.1 g | 1.43 tsp | 14.3 tsp |
What is Custom Density Converter?
The Custom Density Converter is a grams-to-teaspoons calculator that accepts any density value in g/mL instead of a preset ingredient. Chemists, formulators and cooks use the tool for substances that appear on a data sheet but not in a recipe chart.
Density links mass and volume for every material. Water sits at 1.00 g/mL, oils sit near 0.92 g/mL, and sugar syrups reach 1.30 to 1.42 g/mL. Powders carry a bulk density, which includes the air between particles, so a powder value of 0.5 g/mL gives a lighter spoon than the solid particles alone.
What are the uses of Custom Density Converter?
There are 5 main uses of the Custom Density Converter: liquid flavourings, cosmetic and soap formulas, laboratory dosing, syrup work, and products with a printed specific gravity.
Liquid flavourings
Flavour oils and extracts list a density on the technical sheet. The converter turns a 3 g dose into the right teaspoon fraction.
Soap and cosmetic formulas
Makers convert glycerin (1.26 g/mL) and essential oils (0.85 to 1.05 g/mL) from recipe grams into spoon volumes for small test batches.
Laboratory dosing
Students convert a reagent weight into a volumetric scoop when a balance is busy, using the density from the bottle label.
Syrup work
Simple syrup at a 1:1 ratio weighs about 1.23 g/mL. Bartenders convert 10 g of syrup into 1.65 tsp with that value.
Specific gravity products
Specific gravity equals density in g/mL at room temperature. Any product label with a specific gravity figure plugs straight into the converter.
Custom Density Converter Measuring Tips
- Water has a density of 1.00 g/mL (4.93 g/tsp).
- Cooking oils typically average 0.92 g/mL, while honey and syrups average 1.42 g/mL.