Tahini Converter
Weigh tahini sesame paste by the spoon.
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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 Tahini Converter Works?
The Tahini Converter works by dividing grams of tahini by 5.1 g per US teaspoon. Tahini is a pourable sesame paste that weighs a little less per spoon than nut butters.
Stir well
Sesame oil rises to the top of the jar. Stir until smooth and pourable.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 60 g for a batch of hummus.
Pour or spoon
Pour well-stirred tahini to the rim of the spoon and scrape.
Tahini Converter Formula
The Tahini Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of tahini ÷ 5.1.
tsp = g ÷ 5.1 | 1 tbsp = 15.3 g | 1 US cup ≈ 245 g
- 60 g of tahini ÷ 15.3 = 3.92 tbsp, about ¼ cup.
- 15 g of tahini ÷ 5.1 = 2.94 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- 2 tbsp of tahini = 30.6 g.
Tahini Converter Conversion Table
The Tahini Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of tahini into teaspoons and tablespoons at 5.1 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.98 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.33 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 1.96 tsp | 2 tsp | 0.65 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 2.94 tsp | 3 tsp | 0.98 tbsp |
| 16 g | 0.564 oz | 3.14 tsp | 3 ⅛ tsp | 1.05 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 3.92 tsp | 3 ⅞ tsp | 1.31 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 4.9 tsp | 4 ⅞ tsp | 1.63 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 5.88 tsp | 5 ⅞ tsp | 1.96 tbsp |
| 32 g | 1.129 oz | 6.27 tsp | 6 ¼ tsp | 2.09 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 9.8 tsp | 9 ¾ tsp | 3.27 tbsp |
| 75 g | 2.646 oz | 14.71 tsp | 14 ⅔ tsp | 4.9 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 19.61 tsp | 19 ⅔ tsp | 6.54 tbsp |
What is Tahini Converter?
The Tahini Converter is a calculator that converts grams of tahini into teaspoons and tablespoons. Tahini is hulled sesame seeds, lightly toasted and ground to a smooth paste.
Tahini forms the base of hummus, baba ganoush and halva. Middle Eastern recipes list tahini by weight or by the tablespoon, and the converter links both units.
What are the uses of Tahini Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Tahini Converter: hummus, tahini sauce, baba ganoush, and baking.
Hummus
Hummus from 400 g of chickpeas uses 60 g of tahini, about ¼ cup.
Tahini sauce
A drizzle sauce uses 45 g of tahini, about 3 tbsp.
Baba ganoush
Baba ganoush for 4 uses 30 g, about 2 tbsp.
Baking
Tahini cookies use 120 g, about ½ cup.
Tahini Converter Measuring Tips
- Key ingredient in authentic hummus, baba ganoush, and halva.
- Weighs ~5.10 grams per level US teaspoon.