Parmesan Cheese Converter
Weigh grated or shredded parmesan.
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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 Parmesan Cheese Converter Works?
The Parmesan Cheese Converter works by dividing grams of finely grated Parmesan by 2.1 g per US teaspoon. Fluffy grated cheese traps a lot of air.
Note the grate
Fine microplane Parmesan fits 2.1 g. Packaged dry grated Parmesan packs heavier, and shredded Parmesan lighter.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 20 g for a bowl of pasta.
Spoon loosely
Spoon grated cheese in loosely. Pressing it down doubles the weight.
Parmesan Cheese Converter Formula
The Parmesan Cheese Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of grated Parmesan ÷ 2.1.
tsp = g ÷ 2.1 | 1 tbsp = 6.3 g | 1 US cup ≈ 101 g
- 20 g of grated Parmesan ÷ 6.3 = 3.17 tbsp.
- 50 g of grated Parmesan ÷ 6.3 = 7.94 tbsp, about ½ cup.
- 1 tbsp of grated Parmesan = 6.3 g.
Parmesan Cheese Converter Conversion Table
The Parmesan Cheese Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of finely grated Parmesan into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.1 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.95 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.32 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 2.38 tsp | 2 ⅓ tsp | 0.79 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 4.76 tsp | 4 ¾ tsp | 1.59 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 7.14 tsp | 7 ⅛ tsp | 2.38 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 9.52 tsp | 9 ½ tsp | 3.17 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 11.9 tsp | 11 ⅞ tsp | 3.97 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 14.29 tsp | 14 ¼ tsp | 4.76 tbsp |
| 40 g | 1.411 oz | 19.05 tsp | 19 tsp | 6.35 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 23.81 tsp | 23 ¾ tsp | 7.94 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 35.71 tsp | 35 ¾ tsp | 11.9 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 47.62 tsp | 47 ⅔ tsp | 15.87 tbsp |
What is Parmesan Cheese Converter?
The Parmesan Cheese Converter is a calculator that converts grams of grated Parmesan into teaspoons, tablespoons and cups. Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard Italian cheese from cow’s milk, aged at least 12 months.
Hard cheeses grate into feather-light shreds, so 100 g of finely grated Parmesan fills about 1 US cup. Italian recipes list cheese in grams, and the converter turns those weights into spoons and cups.
What are the uses of Parmesan Cheese Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Parmesan Cheese Converter: pasta, risotto, Caesar dressing, and breading.
Pasta
A bowl of pasta takes 15 g, about 2 ⅓ tbsp.
Risotto
Risotto for 4 uses 50 g, about ½ cup.
Caesar dressing
Dressing for 4 uses 25 g, about 4 tbsp.
Breading
Parmesan crumbs for 4 cutlets use 40 g, about 6 ⅓ tbsp.
Parmesan Cheese Converter Measuring Tips
- Finely powdered microplaned cheese weighs ~2.10 grams per teaspoon.
- Coarsely shredded cheese leaves larger air gaps and weighs ~1.5 g/tsp.