Protein Powder Converter
Weigh a scoop of protein powder in spoons.
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.
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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 Protein Powder Converter Works?
The Protein Powder Converter works by dividing grams of protein powder by 2.6 g per US teaspoon. The value fits whey protein blends, and plant and casein powders differ by brand.
Read the label serving
Find the serving size in grams, often 25–35 g per scoop.
Enter grams
Type the protein powder weight. A 30 g serving equals 11.54 tsp, about 3 ⅞ tbsp.
Check your brand
Weigh 1 level tbsp of your powder. Results from 6 g to 9 g are normal across brands.
Protein Powder Converter Formula
The Protein Powder Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of protein powder ÷ 2.6.
tsp = g ÷ 2.6 | 1 tbsp = 7.8 g | 30 g serving ≈ 3 ⅞ tbsp
- 30 g of whey ÷ 7.8 = 3.85 tbsp, close to ¼ cup.
- 15 g (half serving) ÷ 7.8 = 1.92 tbsp, about 2 tbsp.
- 1 tbsp of protein powder = 7.8 g.
Protein Powder Converter Conversion Table
The Protein Powder Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of protein powder into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.6 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.92 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.64 tbsp |
| 7.5 g | 0.265 oz | 2.88 tsp | 2 ⅞ tsp | 0.96 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.85 tsp | 3 ⅞ tsp | 1.28 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.77 tsp | 5 ¾ tsp | 1.92 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 7.69 tsp | 7 ⅔ tsp | 2.56 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 9.62 tsp | 9 ⅔ tsp | 3.21 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 11.54 tsp | 11 ½ tsp | 3.85 tbsp |
| 35 g | 1.235 oz | 13.46 tsp | 13 ½ tsp | 4.49 tbsp |
| 40 g | 1.411 oz | 15.38 tsp | 15 ⅓ tsp | 5.13 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 19.23 tsp | 19 ¼ tsp | 6.41 tbsp |
| 60 g | 2.116 oz | 23.08 tsp | 23 ⅛ tsp | 7.69 tbsp |
What is Protein Powder Converter?
The Protein Powder Converter is a calculator that converts grams of protein powder into teaspoons, tablespoons and cups. Protein powders include whey, casein, pea, soy, rice and blended plant proteins.
Bulk density changes with protein type, sweeteners and thickeners, so 1 scoop of one brand weighs 25 g and another 40 g. Converting the gram serving into level tablespoons gives a check when the scoop is missing or the serving needs halving.
What are the uses of Protein Powder Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Protein Powder Converter: shakes without a scoop, protein baking, half servings, and macro tracking.
Shakes without a scoop
A 30 g serving equals 3 ⅞ level tbsp.
Protein baking
Protein pancakes use 30 g of powder per serving.
Half servings
A 15 g half serving equals about 2 tbsp.
Macro tracking
Weighing a level tablespoon shows the grams of protein in each spoon.
Protein Powder Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 standard protein tub scoop is usually 30 grams (~11 to 12 level teaspoons).
- Weighs ~2.60 grams per level US teaspoon.