Fresh Ginger Converter
Weigh grated or minced fresh ginger.
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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 Fresh Ginger Converter Works?
The Fresh Ginger Converter works by dividing grams of finely grated fresh ginger by 3.2 g per level US teaspoon. Grated ginger is moist and fibrous, and settles into the spoon with its juice.
Peel and grate
Scrape off the skin with a spoon edge and grate on a microplane.
Enter grams
Type the weight of grated ginger, such as 10 g for a stir-fry.
Spoon with juice
Spoon the grated ginger and its juice in together, level, and do not press out liquid.
Fresh Ginger Converter Formula
The Fresh Ginger Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of grated fresh ginger ÷ 3.2.
tsp = g ÷ 3.2 | 1 tbsp = 9.6 g | 2.5 cm (1 in) piece ≈ 1 tbsp grated
- 10 g of grated ginger ÷ 3.2 = 3.13 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- 5 g of grated ginger ÷ 3.2 = 1.56 tsp, about 1 ½ tsp.
- 1 tbsp of grated ginger = 9.6 g.
Fresh Ginger Converter Conversion Table
The Fresh Ginger Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of grated fresh ginger into teaspoons and tablespoons at 3.2 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.31 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.1 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.63 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.21 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.94 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.31 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.56 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.52 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.34 tsp | 2 ⅓ tsp | 0.78 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.13 tsp | 3 ⅛ tsp | 1.04 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.69 tsp | 4 ⅔ tsp | 1.56 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 6.25 tsp | 6 ¼ tsp | 2.08 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 7.81 tsp | 7 ¾ tsp | 2.6 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 9.38 tsp | 9 ⅓ tsp | 3.13 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 15.63 tsp | 15 ⅔ tsp | 5.21 tbsp |
What is Fresh Ginger Converter?
The Fresh Ginger Converter is a calculator that converts grams of grated fresh ginger root into teaspoons and tablespoons. Fresh ginger is the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, about 80% water.
Fresh ginger tastes bright and juicy from gingerol. Asian recipes list ginger by weight or by thumb-size pieces, and the converter turns either into spoon amounts. A 2.5 cm (1 in) piece of peeled root grates to about 1 tbsp.
What are the uses of Fresh Ginger Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Fresh Ginger Converter: stir-fries and curries, marinades, ginger shots and teas, and dressings.
Stir-fries and curries
A stir-fry for 4 uses 15 g of grated ginger, about 1 ½ tbsp.
Marinades
Chicken marinades use 10 g of ginger per 500 g of meat.
Ginger shots
A ginger shot uses 20 g of grated root, about 2 tbsp.
Dressings
A miso-ginger dressing uses 5 g, about 1 ½ tsp.
Fresh Ginger Converter Measuring Tips
- Finely grated ginger packs denser than dry spices due to cellular water content.
- 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger weighs approximately 3.20 grams.