⚡ TSP to Grams - Instant Answer
It depends on what you're measuring!
Different ingredients have different weights per teaspoon
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| Ingredient | 1/4 tsp | 1/2 tsp | 3/4 tsp | 1 tsp | 1.5 tsp | 2 tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar (granulated) | 1.05g | 2.1g | 3.15g | 4.2g | 6.3g | 8.4g |
| Salt (table) | 1.5g | 3g | 4.5g | 6g | 9g | 12g |
| All-Purpose Flour | 0.625g | 1.25g | 1.875g | 2.5g | 3.75g | 5g |
| Baking Powder | 1.2g | 2.4g | 3.6g | 4.8g | 7.2g | 9.6g |
| Baking Soda | 1.2g | 2.4g | 3.6g | 4.8g | 7.2g | 9.6g |
| Honey | 1.75g | 3.5g | 5.25g | 7g | 10.5g | 14g |
| Vanilla Extract | 1.05g | 2.1g | 3.15g | 4.2g | 6.3g | 8.4g |
| Cocoa Powder | 0.575g | 1.15g | 1.725g | 2.3g | 3.45g | 4.6g |
💡 Note: Need tablespoon conversions? Try our tablespoon to grams converter.
🔢 Fractional Teaspoon Conversions
Many recipes call for fractions of a teaspoon. Here's your quick reference:
1/4 Teaspoon
- Sugar: 1.05g
- Salt: 1.5g
- Flour: 0.625g
- Baking Powder: 1.2g
- Cinnamon: 0.7g
1/2 Teaspoon
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Salt: 3g
- Flour: 1.25g
- Baking Powder: 2.4g
- Cinnamon: 1.4g
3/4 Teaspoon
- Sugar: 3.15g
- Salt: 4.5g
- Flour: 1.875g
- Baking Powder: 3.6g
- Cinnamon: 2.1g
🤔 Why Does 1 TSP Have Different Weights?
It's all about density! Think of it this way:
Light & Airy
Flour (2.5g/tsp) has lots of air pockets between particles
Crystal Packed
Sugar (4.2g/tsp) crystals fit together like puzzle pieces
Dense & Heavy
Salt (6g/tsp) packs tightly with minimal air gaps
That's why professional bakers always use scales - volume can vary, but weight is always precise!
👩🍳 Professional Measuring Tips
✅ Do This for Accuracy
- • Level off dry ingredients with a straight edge
- • Use proper measuring spoons (not regular spoons)
- • Spoon flour into the measure (don't scoop)
- • Measure at eye level for liquids
- • Don't pack unless recipe specifies
- • Sift first for cocoa and powdered sugar
❌ Common Mistakes
- • Using a "heaping" teaspoon (adds 25-50% more!)
- • Shaking or tapping the spoon
- • Measuring over your mixing bowl
- • Using wet spoons for dry ingredients
- • Packing flour (makes it 20% heavier)
- • Using decorative spoons
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For under $20, a digital scale will transform your baking. Recipes work perfectly every time when you measure by weight!
🍰 Real Recipe Examples
Perfect Sugar Cookies
Common recipe measurements:
- • 1/2 tsp salt = 3g
- • 1 tsp vanilla = 4.2g
- • 2 tsp baking powder = 9.6g
Fluffy Pancakes
Key measurements for success:
- • 1/4 tsp salt = 1.5g
- • 2 tsp baking powder = 9.6g
- • 1 tsp sugar = 4.2g
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tsp?
It depends on the ingredient: Sugar = 4.2g, Salt = 6g, Flour = 2.5g, Baking Powder = 4.8g, Honey = 7g. Different ingredients have different densities, so there's no single answer.
How many grams is 1/2 tsp?
For 1/2 teaspoon: Sugar = 2.1g, Salt = 3g, Flour = 1.25g, Baking Powder = 2.4g. Simply divide the full teaspoon weight by 2.
Why do I need to convert tsp to grams?
Weight measurements (grams) are more accurate than volume (teaspoons). A "heaping" teaspoon can have 50% more than a level one! Using grams ensures your recipes work perfectly every time.
Is 1 tsp always 5ml?
Yes, 1 teaspoon = 5ml for liquids. But remember: 5ml of different ingredients weigh different amounts. 5ml of water = 5g, but 5ml of honey = 7g because honey is denser.
Do I really need a kitchen scale?
For casual cooking, measuring spoons work fine. But for baking (especially pastries, bread, or macarons), a scale is essential. They're inexpensive ($15-20) and will dramatically improve your results.
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