Milk Converter
Pick your type of milk and weigh it.
Whole Milk / Heavy Cream
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 Milk Converter Works?
The Milk Converter works by dividing grams of milk by 5.08 g per US teaspoon. Whole milk has a density of about 1.03 g/mL, 3% heavier than water.
Shake the carton
Shake milk before measuring so the cream layer mixes back in.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 60 g for scrambled eggs.
Pour to the rim
Pour milk to the spoon rim and check at eye level.
Milk Converter Formula
The Milk Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of milk ÷ 5.08.
tsp = g ÷ 5.08 | 1 tbsp = 15.24 g | 1 US cup ≈ 244 g
- 60 g of milk ÷ 15.24 = 3.94 tbsp, about ¼ cup.
- 10 g of milk ÷ 5.08 = 1.97 tsp, about 2 tsp.
- 1 cup of whole milk = 48 × 5.08 = 243.8 g.
Milk Converter Conversion Table
The Milk Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of whole milk into teaspoons and tablespoons at 5.08 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.2 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.07 tbsp |
| 2.5 g | 0.088 oz | 0.49 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.16 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.98 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.33 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 1.97 tsp | 2 tsp | 0.66 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 2.95 tsp | 3 tsp | 0.98 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 3.94 tsp | 3 ⅞ tsp | 1.31 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 5.91 tsp | 5 ⅞ tsp | 1.97 tbsp |
| 45 g | 1.587 oz | 8.86 tsp | 8 ⅞ tsp | 2.95 tbsp |
| 60 g | 2.116 oz | 11.81 tsp | 11 ¾ tsp | 3.94 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 19.69 tsp | 19 ⅔ tsp | 6.56 tbsp |
| 250 g | 8.818 oz | 49.21 tsp | 49 ¼ tsp | 16.4 tbsp |
What is Milk Converter?
The Milk Converter is a calculator that converts grams of milk into teaspoons, tablespoons and cups. Whole milk contains about 3.25% fat (US) or 3.5% fat (UK), 3.3% protein and 4.8% lactose.
Milk solids make milk denser than water. Skim milk weighs about the same per spoon as whole milk, and plant milks range from 1.00 to 1.04 g/mL. Bakers who weigh liquids convert milk with the 1.03 factor for exact hydration.
What are the uses of Milk Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Milk Converter: batters and doughs, sauces, coffee and tea, and egg dishes.
Batters
Pancake batter for 2 uses 120 g of milk, about 7 ⅞ tbsp.
Sauces
Loosening a sauce with 15 g of milk takes 1 tbsp.
Coffee and tea
A splash of 10 g of milk in tea equals 2 tsp.
Egg dishes
Scrambled eggs use 1 tbsp (15.24 g) of milk per egg.
Milk Converter Measuring Tips
- Cow milk is slightly denser than water (~1.03 g/mL) due to suspended proteins and lactose.
- 1 US teaspoon of whole milk weighs approximately 5.08 grams.