Teaspoons to Grams Converter
Turn teaspoons of any food back into grams.
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.
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 Teaspoons to Grams Converter Works?
The Teaspoons to Grams Converter works by multiplying the number of teaspoons you enter by the weight of 1 level teaspoon of the chosen ingredient. The result shows the gram weight, ready to measure on a digital scale.
Select the spoon standard
Choose US customary (4.93 mL), metric (5 mL) or UK imperial (5.92 mL). The standard changes the volume of each spoon and the gram result with it.
Enter the teaspoon amount
Type a whole or decimal spoon count, such as 0.25 for ¼ tsp or 1.5 for 1 ½ tsp, or tap a preset.
Weigh the gram result
Set the scale to grams, tare the bowl, and add the ingredient until the display matches the converter value.
Teaspoons to Grams Converter Formula
The Teaspoons to Grams Converter formula is grams = teaspoons × grams per teaspoon of the ingredient. The grams-per-teaspoon value comes from the density directory and adjusts to the spoon standard you select.
g = tsp × g/tsp × (spoon mL ÷ 4.92892)
- 2 tsp of baking powder × 4.8 g/tsp = 9.6 g.
- 1 ½ tsp of honey × 7.08 g/tsp = 10.62 g.
- 3 metric tsp of olive oil × 4.54 g/tsp × (5 ÷ 4.929) = 13.82 g.
Teaspoons to Grams Converter Conversion Table
The Teaspoons to Grams Converter conversion table shows the gram weight of ¼ tsp, ½ tsp, 1 tsp and 1 tbsp (3 tsp) for 11 common ingredients, measured level in US spoons.
| Ingredient | ¼ tsp | ½ tsp | 1 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granulated White Sugar | 1.04 g | 2.08 g | 4.17 g | 12.51 g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 1.15 g | 2.29 g | 4.58 g | 13.74 g |
| Powdered / Confectioners Sugar | 0.63 g | 1.25 g | 2.5 g | 7.5 g |
| All-Purpose Flour (Dip & Sweep) | 0.65 g | 1.3 g | 2.6 g | 7.8 g |
| Table Salt (Fine Iodized) | 1.42 g | 2.85 g | 5.69 g | 17.07 g |
| Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt | 0.7 g | 1.4 g | 2.8 g | 8.4 g |
| Baking Powder | 1.2 g | 2.4 g | 4.8 g | 14.4 g |
| Dutch Cocoa Powder | 0.52 g | 1.04 g | 2.08 g | 6.24 g |
| Water / Pure Liquids | 1.23 g | 2.46 g | 4.93 g | 14.79 g |
| Olive Oil / Vegetable Oil | 1.14 g | 2.27 g | 4.54 g | 13.62 g |
| Honey / Molasses / Maple Syrup | 1.77 g | 3.54 g | 7.08 g | 21.24 g |
One US tablespoon equals 3 US teaspoons, or 14.79 mL (0.5 fl oz).
What is Teaspoons to Grams Converter?
The Teaspoons to Grams Converter is a reverse kitchen calculator that turns a spoon measurement into a gram weight for a chosen ingredient. American recipes and older cookbooks list salt, spices and leaveners in teaspoons, and the converter gives the matching weight for a digital scale.
Weight gives repeatable results across kitchens. One cook scoops 1 tsp of flour at 2.4 g and another packs 1 tsp at 3.2 g, a 33% spread. A recipe written in grams removes that spread, so bakers convert spoon recipes into grams before scaling or sharing them.
What are the uses of Teaspoons to Grams Converter?
There are 5 main uses of the Teaspoons to Grams Converter: writing scale-based recipes, scaling batches, logging food intake, costing recipes, and checking spoon accuracy.
Scale-based recipe writing
Food bloggers and recipe developers convert 1 tsp of salt into 5.69 g so readers in every country follow one weight.
Batch scaling
Multiplying 1 ½ tsp by 12 for a large batch gives an awkward 18 tsp. Converting to grams first and multiplying the weight keeps the large batch accurate.
Food intake logging
Nutrition apps ask for grams. The converter turns 2 tsp of honey into 14.16 g for an exact calorie and sugar entry.
Recipe costing
Bakeries price ingredients per kilogram (kg). Converting each spoon amount into grams lets an owner cost a recipe down to the cent.
Spoon accuracy checks
Weighing 1 tsp of sugar and comparing the reading to 4.17 g shows whether a spoon set runs large, small or true.
Teaspoons to Grams Converter Measuring Tips
- Ensure teaspoons are leveled flat with a straight knife edge when working with dry ingredients.
- Adjust according to the spoon standard (US, Metric, UK) used in your recipe.