Tomato Paste Converter
Weigh tomato 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 Tomato Paste Converter Works?
The Tomato Paste Converter works by dividing grams of tomato paste by 5.4 g per US teaspoon. Tomato paste is tomatoes cooked down to about 24–30% solids.
Use paste, not purée
Tomato paste is thick and concentrated. Tomato purée and passata are thinner and weigh less per spoon.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 30 g for a pot of chili.
Pack and level
Press the paste into the spoon to remove gaps, then level.
Tomato Paste Converter Formula
The Tomato Paste Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of tomato paste ÷ 5.4.
tsp = g ÷ 5.4 | 1 tbsp = 16.2 g | 170 g (6 oz) can ≈ 10.5 tbsp
- 30 g of tomato paste ÷ 16.2 = 1.85 tbsp, about 2 tbsp.
- 170 g can ÷ 16.2 = 10.49 tbsp, about ⅔ cup.
- 1 tbsp of tomato paste = 16.2 g.
Tomato Paste Converter Conversion Table
The Tomato Paste Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of tomato paste into teaspoons and tablespoons at 5.4 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 0.93 tsp | ⅞ tsp | 0.31 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 1.85 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.62 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 2.78 tsp | 2 ¾ tsp | 0.93 tbsp |
| 16 g | 0.564 oz | 2.96 tsp | 3 tsp | 0.99 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 3.7 tsp | 3 ⅔ tsp | 1.23 tbsp |
| 30 g | 1.058 oz | 5.56 tsp | 5 ½ tsp | 1.85 tbsp |
| 45 g | 1.587 oz | 8.33 tsp | 8 ⅓ tsp | 2.78 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 9.26 tsp | 9 ¼ tsp | 3.09 tbsp |
| 70 g | 2.469 oz | 12.96 tsp | 13 tsp | 4.32 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 18.52 tsp | 18 ½ tsp | 6.17 tbsp |
| 170 g | 5.997 oz | 31.48 tsp | 31 ½ tsp | 10.49 tbsp |
What is Tomato Paste Converter?
The Tomato Paste Converter is a calculator that converts grams of tomato paste into teaspoons and tablespoons. Tomato paste is tomatoes cooked for hours, strained of seeds and skins, and reduced to a thick paste.
Recipes use 1–3 tbsp of tomato paste for depth of flavour, and cans hold 6 oz (170 g) or more. Freezing leftover paste in 1 tbsp (16.2 g) portions saves waste.
What are the uses of Tomato Paste Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Tomato Paste Converter: chili and stews, pasta sauces, curries, and portioning leftover cans.
Chili and stews
Beef stew for 6 uses 32 g of paste, about 2 tbsp.
Pasta sauce
Bolognese for 4 uses 45 g of paste, about 2 ¾ tbsp.
Curries
Tikka masala sauce uses 30 g of paste, about 1 ⅞ tbsp.
Leftover portions
A 170 g can splits into 10 portions of 1 tbsp each.
Tomato Paste Converter Measuring Tips
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