Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator
Make a grams to spoons chart for one food.
Granulated White Sugar
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 Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator Works?
The Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator works by running the grams-to-teaspoons formula for a range of weights, from 1 g to 50 g, for the ingredients you choose. The output is a ready-made reference chart.
Choose the ingredients
Select 1 to 4 ingredients, such as sugar, flour, salt and butter.
Set the gram range
Keep the default 1 g to 50 g range or set a custom range and step size.
Save the chart
Bookmark, screenshot or copy the chart. Each cell shows a decimal teaspoon value and the nearest spoon fraction.
Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator Formula
The Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator formula is each chart cell = row grams ÷ column ingredient grams per teaspoon. The generator repeats the formula for every row and column pair.
cell(row g, ingredient) = g ÷ g/tsp(ingredient)
- Row 20 g, column sugar: 20 ÷ 4.17 = 4.8 tsp.
- Row 20 g, column flour: 20 ÷ 2.6 = 7.69 tsp.
- Row 20 g, column table salt: 20 ÷ 5.69 = 3.51 tsp.
Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator Conversion Table
The Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator conversion table is a 4-ingredient sample chart for 8 weights, the default output of the generator.
| Grams | Granulated sugar | All-purpose flour | Table salt | Melted butter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.24 tsp (¼ tsp) | 0.38 tsp (⅓ tsp) | 0.18 tsp (⅛ tsp) | 0.21 tsp (¼ tsp) |
| 2 g | 0.48 tsp (½ tsp) | 0.77 tsp (¾ tsp) | 0.35 tsp (⅓ tsp) | 0.42 tsp (½ tsp) |
| 5 g | 1.2 tsp (1 ¼ tsp) | 1.92 tsp (1 ⅞ tsp) | 0.88 tsp (⅞ tsp) | 1.06 tsp (1 tsp) |
| 10 g | 2.4 tsp (2 ⅓ tsp) | 3.85 tsp (3 ⅞ tsp) | 1.76 tsp (1 ¾ tsp) | 2.11 tsp (2 ⅛ tsp) |
| 15 g | 3.6 tsp (3 ⅔ tsp) | 5.77 tsp (5 ¾ tsp) | 2.64 tsp (2 ⅔ tsp) | 3.17 tsp (3 ⅛ tsp) |
| 20 g | 4.8 tsp (4 ¾ tsp) | 7.69 tsp (7 ⅔ tsp) | 3.51 tsp (3 ½ tsp) | 4.23 tsp (4 ¼ tsp) |
| 30 g | 7.19 tsp (7 ¼ tsp) | 11.54 tsp (11 ½ tsp) | 5.27 tsp (5 ¼ tsp) | 6.34 tsp (6 ⅓ tsp) |
| 50 g | 11.99 tsp (12 tsp) | 19.23 tsp (19 ¼ tsp) | 8.79 tsp (8 ¾ tsp) | 10.57 tsp (10 ½ tsp) |
What is Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator?
The Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator is a tool that builds a custom grams-to-teaspoons reference chart for the ingredients you use most. Each chart lists weights down the side and ingredients across the top.
Generic charts list only sugar, flour and water. A generated chart covers the exact mix of ingredients in your recipes, such as rye flour, coconut sugar and Morton kosher salt, and shows decimals next to spoon fractions for a fast read during baking.
What are the uses of Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator?
There are 4 main uses of the Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator: pantry door charts, recipe binders, cooking class handouts, and product inserts.
Pantry door charts
Cooks print a chart for 4 favourite ingredients and tape it inside the pantry door.
Recipe binders
Bakers add a chart page to each recipe section, such as a bread chart with salt, yeast and sugar.
Class handouts
Cooking instructors generate a chart for the ingredients in each lesson.
Product inserts
Spice and baking brands generate charts for their own products to print on labels or inserts.
Grams to Teaspoons Chart Generator Measuring Tips
- Displays full decimal and nearest practical fraction values side-by-side.
- Bookmark or screenshot your custom chart for rapid reference during baking.