Kosher Salt Converter
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Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
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 Kosher Salt Converter Works?
The Kosher Salt Converter works by dividing grams of kosher salt by 2.8 g per level US teaspoon for Diamond Crystal. Morton kosher salt weighs 4.8 g per teaspoon, so select the right brand before converting.
Pick the brand
Diamond Crystal has hollow, flaky crystals at 2.8 g per tsp. Morton has dense, flat crystals at 4.8 g per tsp.
Enter grams
Type the salt weight, such as 7 g for seasoning a steak.
Pinch or spoon
Kosher salt suits pinching by hand. Use the spoon result to calibrate your pinch.
Kosher Salt Converter Formula
The Kosher Salt Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of kosher salt ÷ 2.8 for Diamond Crystal, or ÷ 4.8 for Morton.
Diamond Crystal: tsp = g ÷ 2.8 | Morton: tsp = g ÷ 4.8
- 7 g of Diamond Crystal ÷ 2.8 = 2.5 tsp.
- 7 g of Morton kosher salt ÷ 4.8 = 1.46 tsp, about 1 ½ tsp.
- 1 tsp of table salt (5.69 g) = 2.03 tsp of Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt Converter Conversion Table
The Kosher Salt Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of Diamond Crystal kosher salt into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.8 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.36 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.12 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.71 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.24 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.07 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.36 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.43 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.48 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.79 tsp | 1 ¾ tsp | 0.6 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.57 tsp | 3 ½ tsp | 1.19 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.36 tsp | 5 ⅓ tsp | 1.79 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 7.14 tsp | 7 ⅛ tsp | 2.38 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 8.93 tsp | 8 ⅞ tsp | 2.98 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 17.86 tsp | 17 ⅞ tsp | 5.95 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 35.71 tsp | 35 ¾ tsp | 11.9 tbsp |
For Morton kosher salt, multiply each teaspoon value by 0.58 (2.8 ÷ 4.8).
What is Kosher Salt Converter?
The Kosher Salt Converter is a calculator that converts grams of kosher salt into teaspoons for Diamond Crystal and Morton brands. Kosher salt is a coarse, additive-free salt named for its use in koshering meat.
The 2 major brands differ by 71% per teaspoon. Diamond Crystal forms hollow pyramid crystals by evaporation, and Morton forms flat flakes by rolling. A recipe written for Diamond Crystal and measured with Morton comes out 71% saltier.
What are the uses of Kosher Salt Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Kosher Salt Converter: dry-brining meat, restaurant recipes, swapping salt brands, and pasta water.
Dry-brining
Dry brines use 1% salt by meat weight. A 2 kg (4.4 lb) chicken needs 20 g, or 7.14 tsp of Diamond Crystal.
Restaurant recipes
Chef recipes assume Diamond Crystal. The converter gives the Morton or table salt equivalent.
Brand swaps
1 tsp of Diamond Crystal equals about ½ tsp of table salt.
Pasta water
4 L (1 gal) of water at 1% salt needs 40 g, or 14.29 tsp of Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt Converter Measuring Tips
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt weighs ~2.80g per teaspoon (hollow flakes).
- Morton kosher salt weighs ~4.80g per teaspoon (dense flattened crystals) — nearly double Diamond Crystal!