Ground Turmeric Converter
Weigh ground turmeric 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 Turmeric Converter Works?
The Ground Turmeric Converter works by dividing grams of ground turmeric by 2.9 g per level US teaspoon. Turmeric is dense for a spice and stains spoons and counters.
Use a steel spoon
Measure turmeric with a stainless steel spoon. Plastic stains yellow.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 3 g for a curry or golden milk.
Level and bloom
Level the spoon and fry turmeric in oil for 30 seconds to release flavour.
Ground Turmeric Converter Formula
The Ground Turmeric Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of ground turmeric ÷ 2.9.
tsp = g ÷ 2.9 | 1 tbsp = 8.7 g | curcumin ≈ 3% of turmeric by weight
- 3 g of turmeric ÷ 2.9 = 1.03 tsp, about 1 tsp.
- 1 g of turmeric ÷ 2.9 = 0.34 tsp, about ⅓ tsp.
- 1 tsp of turmeric holds about 87 mg of curcumin (2.9 g × 3%).
Ground Turmeric Converter Conversion Table
The Ground Turmeric Converter conversion table converts 11 small weights of ground turmeric into teaspoons and fractions at 2.9 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.17 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.06 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.34 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.11 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.69 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.23 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.03 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.34 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.38 tsp | 1 ⅓ tsp | 0.46 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.72 tsp | 1 ¾ tsp | 0.57 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.59 tsp | 2 ⅔ tsp | 0.86 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.45 tsp | 3 ½ tsp | 1.15 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.17 tsp | 5 ⅛ tsp | 1.72 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 6.9 tsp | 6 ⅞ tsp | 2.3 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 8.62 tsp | 8 ⅔ tsp | 2.87 tbsp |
What is Ground Turmeric Converter?
The Ground Turmeric Converter is a calculator that converts grams of ground turmeric into teaspoons. Turmeric is the boiled, dried and ground root of Curcuma longa, a relative of ginger.
Curcumin gives turmeric its yellow colour and makes up about 3% of the powder by weight. Turmeric tastes earthy and slightly bitter, so curries use ½–1 tsp per pot. Golden milk and wellness recipes list turmeric in grams, which the converter turns into spoons.
What are the uses of Ground Turmeric Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Ground Turmeric Converter: curries, golden milk, rice and pickles, and natural food colouring.
Curries
A curry for 4 uses 2 g of turmeric, about ⅔ tsp.
Golden milk
A mug of golden milk takes 1.5 g of turmeric, about ½ tsp.
Rice and pickles
Yellow rice for 4 uses 1 g, about ⅓ tsp.
Food colouring
Colouring 1 kg of icing yellow takes 0.5 g of turmeric.
Ground Turmeric Converter Measuring Tips
- Dense golden powder with earthy flavor and curcumin coloring.
- Weighs ~2.90 grams per level US teaspoon.