Ketchup Converter
Weigh ketchup 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 Ketchup Converter Works?
The Ketchup Converter works by dividing grams of ketchup by 5.7 g per US teaspoon. Ketchup is thick with tomato solids and sugar, about 16% denser than water.
Shake the bottle
Shake to mix in any liquid that separates on top.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 17 g for 1 tbsp.
Squeeze and level
Squeeze into the spoon and level with a knife.
Ketchup Converter Formula
The Ketchup Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of ketchup ÷ 5.7.
tsp = g ÷ 5.7 | 1 tbsp = 17.1 g | 1 US cup ≈ 274 g
- 17 g of ketchup ÷ 5.7 = 2.98 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- 50 g of ketchup ÷ 17.1 = 2.92 tbsp.
- 1 tsp of ketchup = 5.7 g.
Ketchup Converter Conversion Table
The Ketchup Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of ketchup into teaspoons and tablespoons at 5.7 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.88 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.29 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 1.75 tsp | 1 ¾ tsp | 0.58 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 2.63 tsp | 2 ⅔ tsp | 0.88 tbsp |
| 17 g | 0.6 oz | 2.98 tsp | 3 tsp | 0.99 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 3.51 tsp | 3 ½ tsp | 1.17 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 4.39 tsp | 4 ⅓ tsp | 1.46 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 5.26 tsp | 5 ¼ tsp | 1.75 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 8.77 tsp | 8 ¾ tsp | 2.92 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 13.16 tsp | 13 ⅛ tsp | 4.39 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 17.54 tsp | 17 ½ tsp | 5.85 tbsp |
| 150 g | 5.291 oz | 26.32 tsp | 26 ⅓ tsp | 8.77 tbsp |
What is Ketchup Converter?
The Ketchup Converter is a calculator that converts grams of tomato ketchup into teaspoons and tablespoons. Ketchup is a sweet-sour sauce of tomato concentrate, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices.
One tablespoon of standard ketchup holds about 4 g of sugar, close to 1 tsp. Barbecue sauces, meatloaf glazes and cocktail sauces list ketchup in grams or spoons, and the converter links both.
What are the uses of Ketchup Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Ketchup Converter: meatloaf glazes, barbecue sauce, sugar tracking, and dipping sauces.
Meatloaf glaze
A meatloaf glaze uses 80 g of ketchup, about 4 ⅔ tbsp.
Barbecue sauce
Home-made sauce uses 250 g, about ⅞ cup.
Sugar tracking
2 tbsp of ketchup (34.2 g) adds about 8 g of sugar.
Dipping sauces
Fry sauce mixes 30 g of ketchup, about 1 ¾ tbsp, with mayonnaise.
Ketchup Converter Measuring Tips
- Exhibits non-Newtonian thixotropic flow; shakes thin and sets thick.
- Weighs ~5.70 grams per level US teaspoon.