Ingredient Density Calculator
Find a food's density from a weight and a volume.
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 Ingredient Density Calculator Works?
The Ingredient Density Calculator works by dividing a measured mass in grams by a measured volume in millilitres. The result is the ingredient density in g/mL, plus the matching weight per teaspoon, tablespoon and cup.
Fill a known volume
Level a measuring cup, tablespoon or teaspoon of the ingredient. A larger volume, such as ¼ cup (59 mL), lowers the measuring error.
Weigh the filled measure
Tare the empty measure on a scale, then weigh the filled measure to get the mass in grams.
Read the density
Enter the mass and volume. The calculator returns g/mL, g per teaspoon and g per US cup (236.59 mL).
Ingredient Density Calculator Formula
The Ingredient Density Calculator formula is density = mass ÷ volume, written as ρ = m ÷ V, with mass in grams and volume in millilitres.
ρ (g/mL) = m (g) ÷ V (mL) → g/tsp = ρ × 4.92892
- ¼ US cup (59.15 mL) of bread flour weighs 32.5 g: 32.5 ÷ 59.15 = 0.55 g/mL, or 2.71 g per tsp.
- 1 tbsp (14.79 mL) of maple syrup weighs 19.5 g: 19.5 ÷ 14.79 = 1.32 g/mL.
- 100 mL of milk weighs 103 g: 103 ÷ 100 = 1.03 g/mL, or 5.08 g per tsp.
Ingredient Density Calculator Conversion Table
The Ingredient Density Calculator conversion table shows 8 sample measurements and the density each one produces. Use the same layout to log your own tests.
| Measured volume | Measured mass | Density (g/mL) | g per US tsp | Result matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 US cup (236.59 mL) | 200 g | 0.845 | 4.17 g | Granulated sugar |
| 1 US cup (236.59 mL) | 125 g | 0.528 | 2.6 g | All-purpose flour |
| ½ US cup (118.29 mL) | 170 g | 1.437 | 7.08 g | Honey |
| ¼ US cup (59.15 mL) | 25 g | 0.423 | 2.08 g | Cocoa powder |
| 1 tbsp (14.79 mL) | 17.1 g | 1.156 | 5.7 g | Table salt |
| 1 tbsp (14.79 mL) | 13.6 g | 0.92 | 4.53 g | Olive oil |
| 100 mL | 100 g | 1 | 4.93 g | Water |
| 250 mL (metric cup) | 118 g | 0.472 | 2.33 g | Almond flour |
What is Ingredient Density Calculator?
The Ingredient Density Calculator is a tool that measures how many grams of an ingredient fit in one millilitre. The calculator turns a single weighing of a cup or spoon into a density value that drives every later gram-to-spoon conversion.
Food density changes with grind size, moisture and packing. Finely milled almond flour settles at about 0.47 g/mL, and coarse almond meal settles near 0.40 g/mL. Measuring your own ingredient gives a density that matches the product, the grind and the measuring habit in your kitchen.
What are the uses of Ingredient Density Calculator?
There are 4 main uses of the Ingredient Density Calculator: creating values for unlisted ingredients, checking published charts, tracking product changes, and teaching density in science classes.
Unlisted ingredients
Weighing ½ cup of freeze-dried fruit powder or ground flaxseed creates a density value no chart lists.
Published chart checks
Charts disagree on flour weight per cup, from 120 g to 142 g. A personal measurement settles which figure fits your scooping method.
Product change tracking
Brown sugar dries out and gets lighter over weeks. A monthly density check keeps spoon conversions accurate.
Science lessons
Teachers use sugar, salt and flour to show students that equal volumes carry unequal masses, with results students measure themselves.
Ingredient Density Calculator Measuring Tips
- Density = Mass in grams ÷ Volume in millilitres.
- Weigh 3 samples and take the average to minimize scooping variability.