Ground Ginger Converter
Weigh ground ginger 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 Ground Ginger Converter Works?
The Ground Ginger Converter works by dividing grams of ground ginger by 1.8 g per level US teaspoon. Ground ginger is a light, fibrous powder that weighs 31% less than cinnamon per spoon.
Smell the jar
Ground ginger loses aroma after 1 year. Replace a jar with a faint smell before measuring.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 2 g for a batch of gingerbread.
Level the spoon
Spoon and level without packing the fibrous powder.
Ground Ginger Converter Formula
The Ground Ginger Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of ground ginger ÷ 1.8.
tsp = g ÷ 1.8 | 1 tbsp = 5.4 g | ¼ tsp ground ≈ 1 tbsp fresh grated
- 2 g of ground ginger ÷ 1.8 = 1.11 tsp, about 1 ⅛ tsp.
- 5 g of ground ginger ÷ 1.8 = 2.78 tsp, about 2 ¾ tsp.
- ¼ tsp of ground ginger = 0.45 g.
Ground Ginger Converter Conversion Table
The Ground Ginger Converter conversion table converts 11 small weights of ground ginger into teaspoons and fractions at 1.8 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.28 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.09 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.56 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.19 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 1.11 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.37 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.67 tsp | 1 ⅔ tsp | 0.56 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 2.22 tsp | 2 ¼ tsp | 0.74 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 2.78 tsp | 2 ¾ tsp | 0.93 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 4.17 tsp | 4 ⅛ tsp | 1.39 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 5.56 tsp | 5 ½ tsp | 1.85 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 8.33 tsp | 8 ⅓ tsp | 2.78 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 11.11 tsp | 11 ⅛ tsp | 3.7 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 13.89 tsp | 13 ⅞ tsp | 4.63 tbsp |
What is Ground Ginger Converter?
The Ground Ginger Converter is a calculator that converts grams of dried ground ginger into teaspoons. Ground ginger is dried ginger root (Zingiber officinale) milled to a pale yellow powder.
Drying turns gingerol into shogaol, which gives ground ginger a warmer, sharper heat than fresh ginger. Ground and fresh ginger swap at about 1:12 by volume: ¼ tsp ground for 1 tbsp fresh grated.
What are the uses of Ground Ginger Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Ground Ginger Converter: gingerbread and ginger snaps, curry blends, swapping for fresh ginger, and ginger tea.
Gingerbread
A gingerbread batch uses 6 g of ground ginger, about 3 ⅓ tsp.
Curry blends
Home curry powder uses ground ginger at 10% of the blend weight.
Fresh ginger swaps
A recipe with 2 tbsp fresh ginger takes ½ tsp ground (0.9 g).
Ginger tea
A cup of ginger tea uses 0.5 g of ground ginger, about ¼ tsp.
Ground Ginger Converter Measuring Tips
- Much more concentrated and spicy than fresh ginger rhizome.
- Weighs ~1.80g per level US teaspoon.