Peanut Butter Converter
Weigh peanut butter 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 Peanut Butter Converter Works?
The Peanut Butter Converter works by dividing grams of peanut butter by 5.3 g per US teaspoon. A US label serving of 2 tbsp weighs about 32 g.
Stir natural peanut butter
Natural peanut butter separates. Stir the oil back in before measuring.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 16 g for 1 tbsp.
Use an oiled spoon
Coat the spoon lightly with oil and level the peanut butter with a knife.
Peanut Butter Converter Formula
The Peanut Butter Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of peanut butter ÷ 5.3.
tsp = g ÷ 5.3 | 1 tbsp = 15.9 g | 2 tbsp label serving ≈ 32 g
- 32 g of peanut butter ÷ 15.9 = 2.01 tbsp.
- 10 g of peanut butter ÷ 5.3 = 1.89 tsp, about 1 ⅞ tsp.
- ½ cup of peanut butter = 24 × 5.3 = 127.2 g.
Peanut Butter Converter Conversion Table
The Peanut Butter Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of peanut butter into teaspoons and tablespoons at 5.3 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.94 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.31 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 1.89 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.63 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 2.83 tsp | 2 ⅞ tsp | 0.94 tbsp |
| 16 g | 0.564 oz | 3.02 tsp | 3 tsp | 1.01 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 3.77 tsp | 3 ¾ tsp | 1.26 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 4.72 tsp | 4 ¾ tsp | 1.57 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 5.66 tsp | 5 ⅔ tsp | 1.89 tbsp |
| 32 g | 1.129 oz | 6.04 tsp | 6 tsp | 2.01 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 9.43 tsp | 9 ½ tsp | 3.14 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 14.15 tsp | 14 ⅛ tsp | 4.72 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 18.87 tsp | 18 ⅞ tsp | 6.29 tbsp |
What is Peanut Butter Converter?
The Peanut Butter Converter is a calculator that converts grams of peanut butter into teaspoons and tablespoons. Peanut butter is roasted peanuts ground into a paste, with or without added salt, sugar and stabilisers.
Peanut butter carries about 590 kcal per 100 g, so a heaped tablespoon instead of a level one adds 50–90 kcal. Weighing or converting a level spoon keeps calorie counts close to the label.
What are the uses of Peanut Butter Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Peanut Butter Converter: calorie tracking, peanut sauces, cookies, and smoothies.
Calorie tracking
A 16 g level tablespoon carries about 94 kcal.
Peanut sauce
Satay sauce for 4 uses 60 g, about 3 ¾ tbsp.
Cookies
3-ingredient peanut butter cookies use 250 g, about 1 cup.
Smoothies
A smoothie takes 16 g, 1 tbsp.
Peanut Butter Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 level US teaspoon of smooth peanut butter weighs ~5.30 grams (approx 16g per tablespoon).
- Dense and sticky; scrape thoroughly with a small spatula.