Ounces to Teaspoons Converter
Turn weight in ounces into teaspoons.
Granulated White Sugar
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 Ounces to Teaspoons Converter Works?
The Ounces to Teaspoons Converter works by multiplying weight ounces by 28.3495 to get grams and then dividing by the ingredient’s grams per teaspoon. One avoirdupois ounce (oz) equals 28.3495 g.
Convert oz to grams
Multiply ounces by 28.3495. 0.5 oz equals 14.17 g.
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Select the ingredient so the converter applies its density.
Read teaspoons
Enter the gram value and read the teaspoon result.
Ounces to Teaspoons Converter Formula
The Ounces to Teaspoons Converter formula is teaspoons = (ounces × 28.3495) ÷ grams per teaspoon.
tsp = (oz × 28.3495) ÷ g/tsp
- 1 oz of granulated sugar = 28.35 g ÷ 4.17 = 6.8 tsp.
- ¼ oz of active dry yeast = 7.09 g ÷ 3.1 = 2.29 tsp (one US yeast packet).
- 1 oz of table salt = 28.35 g ÷ 5.69 = 4.98 tsp.
Ounces to Teaspoons Converter Conversion Table
The Ounces to Teaspoons Converter conversion table converts 7 weight-ounce amounts into grams and teaspoons for 4 ingredients.
| Ounces (oz) | Grams | Sugar | Flour | Table salt | Honey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125 oz | 3.54 g | 0.85 tsp | 1.36 tsp | 0.62 tsp | 0.5 tsp |
| 0.25 oz | 7.09 g | 1.7 tsp | 2.73 tsp | 1.25 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 0.5 oz | 14.17 g | 3.4 tsp | 5.45 tsp | 2.49 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 1 oz | 28.35 g | 6.8 tsp | 10.9 tsp | 4.98 tsp | 4 tsp |
| 2 oz | 56.7 g | 13.6 tsp | 21.81 tsp | 9.96 tsp | 8.01 tsp |
| 4 oz | 113.4 g | 27.19 tsp | 43.61 tsp | 19.93 tsp | 16.02 tsp |
| 8 oz | 226.8 g | 54.39 tsp | 87.23 tsp | 39.86 tsp | 32.03 tsp |
Weight ounces (oz) measure mass. Fluid ounces (fl oz) measure volume: 1 US fl oz = 6 US tsp for any ingredient.
What is Ounces to Teaspoons Converter?
The Ounces to Teaspoons Converter is a calculator that converts weight ounces into teaspoons for a chosen ingredient. US packaging and recipes list many small ingredients in ounces, such as a ¼ oz yeast packet.
The avoirdupois ounce measures mass and equals 28.3495 g. The fluid ounce measures volume and equals 29.57 mL. Mixing the 2 units causes large errors for anything other than water. The converter works with weight ounces only.
What are the uses of Ounces to Teaspoons Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Ounces to Teaspoons Converter: yeast packets, spice jars, US package labels, and old American recipes.
Yeast packets
A ¼ oz packet of yeast holds about 2 ¼ tsp.
Spice jars
A 2 oz jar of cinnamon holds about 21.8 tsp.
Package labels
US labels list net weight in oz. The converter turns those weights into spoons.
Old recipes
American recipes from the 1900s list "1 oz" of spices or leaveners by weight.
Ounces to Teaspoons Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 avoirdupois ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams.
- Do not confuse weight ounces (oz) with fluid volume ounces (fl oz).