Flaky Salt Converter
Weigh light salt flakes 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 Flaky Salt Converter Works?
The Flaky Salt Converter works by dividing grams of flaky salt by 2.3 g per level US teaspoon. Thin, pyramid-shaped flakes trap air, which makes flaky salt the lightest salt per spoon.
Keep the flakes whole
Do not crush flakes before measuring. Crushed flakes pack tighter and weigh more.
Enter grams
Type the finishing amount, such as 1 g for a tray of cookies.
Spoon loosely
Spoon flakes into the measure and level by tilting off the excess.
Flaky Salt Converter Formula
The Flaky Salt Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of flaky salt ÷ 2.3.
tsp = g ÷ 2.3 | 1 tbsp = 6.9 g | sodium ≈ 900 mg per tsp
- 1 g of flaky salt ÷ 2.3 = 0.43 tsp, a generous ⅜ tsp.
- 3 g of flaky salt ÷ 2.3 = 1.3 tsp, about 1 ⅓ tsp.
- 1 tbsp of flaky salt = 6.9 g.
Flaky Salt Converter Conversion Table
The Flaky Salt Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of flaky finishing salt into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.3 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.22 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.43 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.14 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.87 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.29 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.3 tsp | 1 ⅓ tsp | 0.43 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.74 tsp | 1 ¾ tsp | 0.58 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 2.17 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.72 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 4.35 tsp | 4 ⅓ tsp | 1.45 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 6.52 tsp | 6 ½ tsp | 2.17 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 8.7 tsp | 8 ⅔ tsp | 2.9 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 10.87 tsp | 10 ⅞ tsp | 3.62 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 21.74 tsp | 21 ¾ tsp | 7.25 tbsp |
What is Flaky Salt Converter?
The Flaky Salt Converter is a calculator that converts grams of flaky finishing salt into teaspoons. Flaky salts include Maldon sea salt and other pyramid-crystal salts made by slow evaporation.
Flaky salt goes on food after cooking for crunch and bursts of saltiness. A teaspoon of flaky salt weighs 60% less than a teaspoon of table salt and carries about 900 mg of sodium. Using flaky salt in a dough by the spoon underseasons the dough by more than half.
What are the uses of Flaky Salt Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Flaky Salt Converter: finishing cookies and caramels, topping steaks, garnishing salads, and gift salt blends.
Cookies and caramels
A tray of 12 cookies takes about 1 g of flakes, a scant ½ tsp.
Steaks
Sliced steak gets 0.5 g of flakes per portion.
Salads
Tomato salads use 1 g of flakes for 4 servings.
Gift blends
Herb-salt gift jars combine 50 g of flakes (21.7 tsp) with dried herbs.
Flaky Salt Converter Measuring Tips
- Delicate pyramidal crystals trap large pockets of air in spoons.
- Crush between fingers gently over finished dishes for texture and burst.