Powder Converter
Weigh fine powders by the spoon the right way.
Powdered / Confectioners 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.
Kitchen Ingredient Density Directory
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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 Powder Converter Works?
The Powder Converter works by dividing a gram weight by the loose, levelled teaspoon weight of a fine powder. The default powder is powdered sugar at 2.5 g per US teaspoon.
Choose the powder
Select powdered sugar, cocoa, starch, milk powder, protein powder or another fine powder.
Stir before measuring
Stir or sift the powder to break up clumps. Powders settle in the tub and gain up to 15% weight per spoon after transport.
Convert and level
Enter grams or teaspoons, spoon the powder in, and sweep the top flat without tapping the spoon.
Powder Converter Formula
The Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams ÷ loose bulk weight per teaspoon. Bulk weight counts powder plus trapped air, which explains why powders weigh less per spoon than crystals.
tsp = g ÷ (loose bulk density × 4.92892)
- 10 g of powdered sugar ÷ 2.5 g/tsp = 4 tsp (1 tbsp + 1 tsp).
- 5 g of creatine ÷ 3.5 g/tsp = 1.43 tsp, about 1 ½ tsp.
- 30 g of protein powder ÷ 2.6 g/tsp = 11.54 tsp, about 3 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp.
Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Powder Converter conversion table lists 10 fine powders by weight per teaspoon and shows the teaspoons needed for 5 g, 10 g and 30 g (1.06 oz) servings.
| Powder | g per tsp | tsp in 5 g | tsp in 10 g | tsp in 30 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant coffee | 1.5 g | 3.33 tsp | 6.67 tsp | 20 tsp |
| Matcha | 2 g | 2.5 tsp | 5 tsp | 15 tsp |
| Cocoa powder | 2.08 g | 2.4 tsp | 4.81 tsp | 14.42 tsp |
| Milk powder | 2.2 g | 2.27 tsp | 4.55 tsp | 13.64 tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 2.5 g | 2 tsp | 4 tsp | 12 tsp |
| Protein powder | 2.6 g | 1.92 tsp | 3.85 tsp | 11.54 tsp |
| Cornstarch | 2.67 g | 1.87 tsp | 3.75 tsp | 11.24 tsp |
| Garlic powder | 3.1 g | 1.61 tsp | 3.23 tsp | 9.68 tsp |
| Creatine monohydrate | 3.5 g | 1.43 tsp | 2.86 tsp | 8.57 tsp |
| Baking powder | 4.8 g | 1.04 tsp | 2.08 tsp | 6.25 tsp |
What is Powder Converter?
The Powder Converter is a grams-to-teaspoons calculator for fine powders whose weight changes with aeration and settling. Powders include confectioners sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, matcha, milk powder, protein powder and supplement powders.
A powder has 2 bulk densities. Loose (aerated) bulk density applies right after stirring or sifting, and tapped bulk density applies after the container shakes or sits. Tapped powders weigh 10–25% more per spoon. The converter uses the loose value, which matches a spoon filled gently from a stirred container.
What are the uses of Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Powder Converter: supplement servings, frosting and icing, hot drinks, and dry baking mixes.
Supplement servings
Creatine, collagen and protein labels list servings in grams. The converter turns a 5 g creatine serving into 1 ½ tsp.
Frosting and icing
Glaze recipes list powdered sugar in grams. 60 g becomes 24 tsp, or 8 tbsp (½ cup).
Hot drinks
Matcha, cocoa and instant coffee doses convert from grams into teaspoon scoops for a cup of 240 mL (8 fl oz).
Dry baking mixes
Home-made pancake and cake mixes stay consistent when every powder line converts with its own density.
Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- Fine powders tend to aerate when scooped; sift or stir gently before measuring.
- Bulk density changes between tap-packed powder and loose aerated powder.