Vanilla Paste Converter
Weigh vanilla bean 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 Vanilla Paste Converter Works?
The Vanilla Paste Converter works by dividing grams of vanilla bean paste by 5.8 g per US teaspoon. Vanilla paste is a thick syrup with seeds, heavier than extract.
Stir the jar
Seeds settle in the paste. Stir the jar before measuring.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 6 g for a custard.
Scrape the spoon
Fill the spoon and scrape the paste into the bowl with a small spatula.
Vanilla Paste Converter Formula
The Vanilla Paste Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of vanilla paste ÷ 5.8.
tsp = g ÷ 5.8 | 1 tbsp = 17.4 g | 1 tsp paste ≈ 1 tsp extract ≈ ⅓ bean
- 6 g of vanilla paste ÷ 5.8 = 1.03 tsp.
- 1 vanilla bean ≈ 1 tbsp of paste = 17.4 g.
- ½ tsp of paste = 2.9 g.
Vanilla Paste Converter Conversion Table
The Vanilla Paste Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of vanilla bean paste into teaspoons and tablespoons at 5.8 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | 0.018 oz | 0.09 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.03 tbsp |
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.17 tsp | ⅛ tsp | 0.06 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.34 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.11 tbsp |
| 2.9 g | 0.102 oz | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp | 0.17 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 0.69 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.23 tbsp |
| 5.8 g | 0.205 oz | 1 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.33 tbsp |
| 8 g | 0.282 oz | 1.38 tsp | 1 ⅓ tsp | 0.46 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 1.72 tsp | 1 ¾ tsp | 0.57 tbsp |
| 12 g | 0.423 oz | 2.07 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.69 tbsp |
| 17.4 g | 0.614 oz | 3 tsp | 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 4.31 tsp | 4 ⅓ tsp | 1.44 tbsp |
What is Vanilla Paste Converter?
The Vanilla Paste Converter is a calculator that converts grams of vanilla bean paste into teaspoons. Vanilla bean paste combines vanilla extract, ground vanilla seeds and a sugar or gum thickener.
Paste gives the black speckles of a fresh bean without splitting and scraping. Cooks swap paste for extract 1:1 by volume. By weight, paste runs 34% heavier per teaspoon, so gram-based recipes need the paste-specific value.
What are the uses of Vanilla Paste Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Vanilla Paste Converter: crème brûlée and custards, ice cream, whipped cream, and replacing whole beans.
Crème brûlée
4 ramekins use 6 g of paste, about 1 tsp.
Ice cream
1 L of ice cream base uses 12 g of paste, about 2 tsp.
Whipped cream
250 mL of cream takes 3 g of paste, about ½ tsp.
Bean swaps
1 whole vanilla bean equals about 1 tbsp of paste.
Vanilla Paste Converter Measuring Tips
- Blended with sugar syrup and natural vanilla flecks; denser than extract (~5.80 g/tsp).
- Use 1:1 by volume with vanilla extract for visual bean flecks in frostings and ice creams.