Pectin Converter
Pick your pectin type and weigh it.
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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 Pectin Converter Works?
The Pectin Converter works by dividing grams of powdered pectin by 3.3 g per level US teaspoon. A standard 49 g (1.75 oz) box of powdered pectin equals about 15 tsp, or 5 tbsp.
Match the pectin type
Regular pectin needs high sugar. Low- or no-sugar pectin works with less sugar. Both weigh about the same per spoon.
Enter grams
Type the weight from the jam recipe, such as 10 g for 1 kg of fruit.
Mix with sugar first
Stir the pectin into a little sugar before adding it to fruit. Pectin clumps in liquid on its own.
Pectin Converter Formula
The Pectin Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of powdered pectin ÷ 3.3.
tsp = g ÷ 3.3 | 1 tbsp = 9.9 g | 49 g box ≈ 14.85 tsp
- 10 g of pectin ÷ 3.3 = 3.03 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- 49 g box ÷ 3.3 = 14.85 tsp, close to 5 tbsp.
- Half a box (24.5 g) ÷ 3.3 = 7.42 tsp, about 2 ½ tbsp.
Pectin Converter Conversion Table
The Pectin Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of powdered pectin into teaspoons and tablespoons at 3.3 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.3 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.1 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.61 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.2 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.91 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.3 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.52 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.51 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.27 tsp | 2 ¼ tsp | 0.76 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.03 tsp | 3 tsp | 1.01 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.55 tsp | 4 ½ tsp | 1.52 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 6.06 tsp | 6 tsp | 2.02 tbsp |
| 24.5 g | 0.864 oz | 7.42 tsp | 7 ½ tsp | 2.47 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 9.09 tsp | 9 ⅛ tsp | 3.03 tbsp |
| 49 g | 1.728 oz | 14.85 tsp | 14 ⅞ tsp | 4.95 tbsp |
What is Pectin Converter?
The Pectin Converter is a calculator that converts grams of powdered fruit pectin into teaspoons and tablespoons. Pectin is a natural fibre from apple pomace and citrus peel that gels fruit juice with sugar and acid.
High-methoxyl (regular) pectin gels with 55–65% sugar and a pH near 3. Low-methoxyl pectin gels with calcium and works in reduced-sugar jam. Splitting a box of pectin for small batches works by weight or by the spoon counts the converter gives.
What are the uses of Pectin Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Pectin Converter: small-batch jam, freezer jam, jelly from juice, and pâte de fruit.
Small-batch jam
A 2-jar batch uses about a third of a box, 16 g, or 4.85 tsp.
Freezer jam
No-cook freezer jam uses instant pectin measured by the tablespoon.
Juice jelly
Grape and apple jellies set about 1.2 L (5 cups) of juice with one 49 g box of pectin.
Pâte de fruit
Confectioners use 1–1.5% pectin by fruit purée weight.
Pectin Converter Measuring Tips
- Weighs ~3.30g per level teaspoon.
- Regular pectin requires both sugar and acid to gel; low-sugar pectin relies on calcium.