Sugar Substitute Converter
Weigh sweeteners that stand in for sugar.
Granulated White 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 Sugar Substitute Converter Works?
The Sugar Substitute Converter works by dividing grams of a granulated sugar substitute by 3.5 g per level US teaspoon, the average for granulated erythritol, allulose and monk fruit blends.
Check the sweetness ratio
Read the package. "Cup-for-cup" blends replace sugar 1:1, while stevia and pure monk fruit extracts are 100–300 times sweeter.
Enter grams
Type the weight of the substitute, not the weight of the sugar it replaces.
Weigh the first batch
Brands vary between 3 g and 4.2 g per tsp. Weigh 1 tsp of your brand and compare to 3.5 g.
Sugar Substitute Converter Formula
The Sugar Substitute Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of granulated substitute ÷ 3.5.
tsp = g ÷ 3.5 | 1 tbsp = 10.5 g | 1 US cup ≈ 168 g
- 10 g of granulated erythritol ÷ 3.5 = 2.86 tsp, about 2 ⅞ tsp.
- 25 g of a monk fruit blend ÷ 3.5 = 7.14 tsp, about 2 ⅓ tbsp.
- 1 tsp of substitute × 3.5 = 3.5 g.
Sugar Substitute Converter Conversion Table
The Sugar Substitute Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of granulated sugar substitute into teaspoons and tablespoons at 3.5 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.29 tsp | ¼ tsp | 0.1 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.57 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.19 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.86 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.29 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.14 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.38 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.43 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.48 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.86 tsp | 2 ⅞ tsp | 0.95 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.29 tsp | 4 ¼ tsp | 1.43 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 5.71 tsp | 5 ¾ tsp | 1.9 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 7.14 tsp | 7 ⅛ tsp | 2.38 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 14.29 tsp | 14 ¼ tsp | 4.76 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 28.57 tsp | 28 ½ tsp | 9.52 tbsp |
Values apply to granulated, bulk-style substitutes. Liquid stevia and concentrated extract powders measure in drops and pinches.
What is Sugar Substitute Converter?
The Sugar Substitute Converter is a calculator that converts grams of granulated sugar substitutes into teaspoons. The tool covers bulk sweeteners such as erythritol, allulose, xylitol and blends with monk fruit or stevia.
Granulated substitutes weigh about 16% less per teaspoon than white sugar. A recipe that swaps sugar 1:1 by weight needs more spoons of substitute than spoons of sugar. Xylitol is toxic to dogs, so store xylitol-based blends out of pet reach.
What are the uses of Sugar Substitute Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Sugar Substitute Converter: keto and low-carb baking, diabetic-friendly drinks, swapping sugar by weight, and portion tracking.
Keto baking
A keto muffin batch uses 60 g of erythritol, about 17 tsp or 5 ⅔ tbsp.
Drinks
Coffee and tea take 4 g of allulose, about 1 ⅛ tsp.
Swapping by weight
Replacing 50 g of sugar with 50 g of a cup-for-cup blend takes 14.29 tsp, not 12 tsp.
Portion tracking
Labels list sugar alcohols in grams. The converter shows the spoon size of a serving.
Sugar Substitute Converter Measuring Tips
- Erythritol weighs about 4.0 g/tsp, while fluffy stevia baking blends can weigh under 1.5 g/tsp.
- Always confirm 1:1 cup-for-cup density ratings on the packaging.