Half-Tablespoon Converter
Count your food in half tablespoons.
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.
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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 Half-Tablespoon Converter Works?
The Half Tablespoon Converter works by dividing a gram weight by the weight of ½ tbsp (1 ½ tsp, 7.39 mL) of the ingredient. Many US spoon sets include a ½ tbsp spoon for this size.
Select the ingredient
Pick the ingredient so the converter knows the weight of 1 ½ tsp.
Enter grams
Type the gram weight, then divide the teaspoon result by 1.5 to get the ½ tbsp count.
Use the ½ tbsp spoon
Fill the ½ tbsp spoon, or use 1 tsp + ½ tsp when the set has no ½ tbsp.
Half-Tablespoon Converter Formula
The Half Tablespoon Converter formula is half tablespoons = grams ÷ (grams per teaspoon × 1.5).
½-tbsp count = g ÷ (g/tsp × 1.5) | ½ tbsp = 1 ½ tsp = 7.39 mL (US)
- ½ tbsp of baking powder weighs 4.8 × 1.5 = 7.2 g.
- ½ tbsp of vanilla extract weighs 4.33 × 1.5 = 6.5 g.
- 25 g of sugar ÷ 6.26 g = 4 half tablespoons (2 tbsp).
Half-Tablespoon Converter Conversion Table
The Half Tablespoon Converter conversion table shows the weight of ½ tbsp and 1 tbsp for 9 ingredients and the number of ½ tbsp spoons in 25 g.
| Ingredient | ½ tbsp (g) | 1 tbsp (g) | ½ tbsp in 25 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey / Molasses / Maple Syrup | 10.62 g | 21.24 g | 2.35 |
| Table Salt (Fine Iodized) | 8.54 g | 17.07 g | 2.93 |
| Baking Powder | 7.2 g | 14.4 g | 3.47 |
| Olive Oil / Vegetable Oil | 6.81 g | 13.62 g | 3.67 |
| Granulated White Sugar | 6.25 g | 12.51 g | 4 |
| Active Dry / Instant Yeast | 4.65 g | 9.3 g | 5.38 |
| All-Purpose Flour (Dip & Sweep) | 3.9 g | 7.8 g | 6.41 |
| Ground Cinnamon | 3.9 g | 7.8 g | 6.41 |
| Dutch Cocoa Powder | 3.12 g | 6.24 g | 8.01 |
What is Half-Tablespoon Converter?
The Half Tablespoon Converter is a calculator that converts grams into ½ tablespoon measures, equal to 1 ½ teaspoons. The size sits between the teaspoon and the tablespoon.
The ½ tbsp spoon replaces 2 scoops (1 tsp + ½ tsp) with 1 scoop. Recipes often call for 1 ½ tsp of baking powder, salt, yeast or vanilla, and the ½ tbsp spoon measures that amount directly.
What are the uses of Half-Tablespoon Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Half Tablespoon Converter: 1 ½ tsp recipe lines, vanilla and extracts, seasoning meat, and halving tablespoon amounts.
1 ½ tsp lines
A recipe calling for 1 ½ tsp of baking powder (7.2 g) uses one ½ tbsp spoon.
Vanilla and extracts
Cake recipes list 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract, which weighs 6.5 g.
Meat seasoning
Dry brines use about ½ tbsp of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (4.2 g) per 450 g (1 lb) of meat.
Halving tablespoons
Half of 1 tbsp of oil equals ½ tbsp, or 6.81 g of olive oil.
Half-Tablespoon Converter Measuring Tips
- 1/2 tablespoon equals exactly 1 ½ teaspoons.
- Many measuring spoon sets include a 1/2 tbsp spoon for convenience.