Self-Raising Flour Converter
Weigh self-raising flour by the spoon.
All-Purpose Flour (Dip & Sweep)
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 Self-Raising Flour Converter Works?
The Self-Raising Flour Converter works by dividing grams of self-raising flour by 2.55 g per level US teaspoon. Self-raising flour contains baking powder and salt, mixed evenly through the flour.
Check freshness
Baking powder in self-raising flour loses strength after 6 months. Check the date before baking.
Enter grams
Type the weight from the British or Australian recipe.
Spoon and level
Spoon the flour into the measure and level. Do not add extra baking powder unless the recipe says so.
Self-Raising Flour Converter Formula
The Self-Raising Flour Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of self-raising flour ÷ 2.55.
tsp = g ÷ 2.55 | 1 tbsp = 7.65 g | 1 US cup ≈ 122 g
- 20 g of self-raising flour ÷ 2.55 = 7.84 tsp, about 2 tbsp + 1 ⅞ tsp.
- 100 g of self-raising flour ÷ 7.65 = 13.07 tbsp.
- Home-made self-raising flour: 125 g plain flour + 1 ½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt.
Self-Raising Flour Converter Conversion Table
The Self-Raising Flour Converter conversion table converts 11 self-raising flour weights into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.55 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.39 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.13 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.78 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.26 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.18 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.39 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.57 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.52 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.96 tsp | 2 tsp | 0.65 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.92 tsp | 3 ⅞ tsp | 1.31 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.88 tsp | 5 ⅞ tsp | 1.96 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 7.84 tsp | 7 ⅞ tsp | 2.61 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 9.8 tsp | 9 ¾ tsp | 3.27 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 19.61 tsp | 19 ⅔ tsp | 6.54 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 39.22 tsp | 39 ¼ tsp | 13.07 tbsp |
What is Self-Raising Flour Converter?
The Self-Raising Flour Converter is a calculator that converts grams of self-raising (self-rising) flour into teaspoons and tablespoons. Self-raising flour is soft wheat flour with baking powder and salt added at the mill.
UK, Irish and Australian recipes use self-raising flour for scones, sponges and pancakes. The US version, called self-rising flour, uses softer wheat with less protein. Both types weigh about the same per spoon.
What are the uses of Self-Raising Flour Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Self-Raising Flour Converter: scones, Victoria sponges, drop scones and pancakes, and dumplings.
Scones
A small batch of 4 scones uses 125 g of self-raising flour, about 1 cup.
Victoria sponge
All-in-one sponges list self-raising flour by weight next to butter, sugar and eggs.
Drop scones
Scotch pancakes use 50 g of flour per serving, about 6 ½ tbsp.
Dumplings
Stew dumplings use 100 g of self-raising flour with 50 g of suet.
Self-Raising Flour Converter Measuring Tips
- Pre-blended with baking powder (~1.5 tsp per cup) and fine salt.
- Common in British and Australian baking recipes for scones and quick loaves.