Margarine Converter
Weigh margarine 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 Margarine Converter Works?
The Margarine Converter works by dividing grams of margarine by 4.5 g per US teaspoon. Margarine weighs about 5% less per spoon than butter, depending on fat and water content.
Check fat content
Baking margarine holds about 80% fat. Tub spreads hold 40–70% fat and contain more water.
Enter grams
Type the weight from the recipe.
Pack the spoon
Press soft margarine into the spoon to remove air pockets, then level.
Margarine Converter Formula
The Margarine Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of margarine ÷ 4.5.
tsp = g ÷ 4.5 | 1 tbsp = 13.5 g | 1 US cup ≈ 216 g
- 20 g of margarine ÷ 4.5 = 4.44 tsp, about 1 ½ tbsp.
- 100 g of margarine ÷ 13.5 = 7.41 tbsp.
- 1 tbsp of margarine = 13.5 g.
Margarine Converter Conversion Table
The Margarine Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of margarine into teaspoons and tablespoons at 4.5 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.11 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.37 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.22 tsp | 2 ¼ tsp | 0.74 tbsp |
| 13.5 g | 0.476 oz | 3 tsp | 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 3.33 tsp | 3 ⅓ tsp | 1.11 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 4.44 tsp | 4 ½ tsp | 1.48 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 5.56 tsp | 5 ½ tsp | 1.85 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 6.67 tsp | 6 ⅔ tsp | 2.22 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 11.11 tsp | 11 ⅛ tsp | 3.7 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 16.67 tsp | 16 ⅔ tsp | 5.56 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 22.22 tsp | 22 ¼ tsp | 7.41 tbsp |
| 125 g | 4.409 oz | 27.78 tsp | 27 ¾ tsp | 9.26 tbsp |
What is Margarine Converter?
The Margarine Converter is a calculator that converts grams of margarine into teaspoons and tablespoons. Margarine is a water-in-oil spread made from vegetable oils, used in place of butter.
Baking recipes need margarine with about 80% fat to behave like butter. Low-fat spreads contain more water, which changes cake and cookie texture. Dairy-free bakers convert margarine by weight for an even 1:1 swap with butter.
What are the uses of Margarine Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Margarine Converter: dairy-free baking, spreading, old family recipes, and frying.
Dairy-free baking
A vegan cake replaces 113 g of butter with 113 g of margarine, about 8 ⅓ tbsp.
Spreading
A slice of toast takes 5 g of margarine, about 1 tsp.
Family recipes
Recipes from the 1970s and 1980s list margarine by the tablespoon.
Frying
Pan-frying uses 15 g of margarine, about 1 tbsp.
Margarine Converter Measuring Tips
- Tub margarine may contain aerated air or higher water emulsion ratios than stick blocks.
- Weighs ~4.50 grams per level US teaspoon.