Instant Yeast Converter
Weigh instant yeast by the spoon.
Active Dry / Instant Yeast
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 Instant Yeast Converter Works?
The Instant Yeast Converter works by dividing grams of instant yeast by 3.15 g per level US teaspoon. Instant yeast has finer granules than active dry yeast and mixes straight into flour.
Skip proofing
Add instant yeast directly to the dry ingredients. No warm-water step is needed.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 5 g for an overnight loaf.
Keep salt apart
Mix the yeast into the flour first, then add salt. Direct contact with salt slows the yeast.
Instant Yeast Converter Formula
The Instant Yeast Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of instant yeast ÷ 3.15.
tsp = g ÷ 3.15 | 1 tbsp = 9.45 g | instant ≈ active dry × 0.75 by weight
- 5 g of instant yeast ÷ 3.15 = 1.59 tsp, about 1 ½ tsp.
- 7 g of instant yeast ÷ 3.15 = 2.22 tsp, about 2 ¼ tsp.
- Replacing 8 g of active dry yeast takes 8 × 0.75 = 6 g of instant yeast (1.9 tsp).
Instant Yeast Converter Conversion Table
The Instant Yeast Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of instant yeast into teaspoons and fractions at 3.15 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.16 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.05 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.32 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.11 tbsp |
| 1.5 g | 0.053 oz | 0.48 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.16 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.63 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.21 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.95 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.32 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.27 tsp | 1 ¼ tsp | 0.42 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.59 tsp | 1 ⅔ tsp | 0.53 tbsp |
| 7 g | 0.247 oz | 2.22 tsp | 2 ¼ tsp | 0.74 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.17 tsp | 3 ⅛ tsp | 1.06 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.76 tsp | 4 ¾ tsp | 1.59 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 6.35 tsp | 6 ⅓ tsp | 2.12 tbsp |
What is Instant Yeast Converter?
The Instant Yeast Converter is a calculator that converts grams of instant (rapid-rise, bread-machine) yeast into teaspoons. Instant yeast is dried in fine particles with a higher share of live cells than active dry yeast.
Instant yeast works about 25% faster than active dry yeast. Bakers use 25% less instant yeast by weight or keep the same amount and shorten the rise. SAF, Fleischmann’s RapidRise and bread-machine yeast all belong to this type.
What are the uses of Instant Yeast Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Instant Yeast Converter: bread machines, no-knead bread, swapping from active dry yeast, and fast dinner rolls.
Bread machines
A 1 lb (450 g) machine loaf uses 4 g of instant yeast, about 1 ¼ tsp.
No-knead bread
Overnight no-knead dough uses 1 g of instant yeast, about ⅓ tsp.
Active dry swaps
Recipes listing 2 ¼ tsp of active dry yeast work with about 1 ⅔ tsp of instant yeast.
Dinner rolls
Quick rolls use 10 g of instant yeast for a 1-hour schedule.
Instant Yeast Converter Measuring Tips
- Instant yeast can be mixed directly into dry flour without prior water blooming.
- 7 grams of instant yeast equals approximately 2 ¼ level teaspoons.