Grams to Teaspoons Converter
Convert grams to teaspoons (tsp) accurately for micro-baking measurements like salt, yeast, baking powder, and spices. Remember that grams-to-teaspoons conversion depends on ingredient density.
1 Teaspoon to Grams Key Baking Benchmarks
Exact weight benchmark for 1 level US teaspoon across mandatory kitchen ingredients.
Grams to Teaspoons Reference Chart
Reference teaspoon quantities for standard gram weights calculated from site density standards.
| Grams | Sugar (4.17g/tsp) | Flour (2.60g/tsp) | Table Salt (6.08g/tsp) | Cocoa (1.77g/tsp) | Butter (4.73g/tsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 0.24 tsp | 0.38 tsp | 0.16 tsp | 0.56 tsp | 0.21 tsp |
| 2 Grams | 0.48 tsp | 0.77 tsp | 0.33 tsp | 1.13 tsp | 0.42 tsp |
| 3 Grams | 0.72 tsp | 1.15 tsp | 0.49 tsp | 1.69 tsp | 0.63 tsp |
| 5 Grams | 1.20 tsp | 1.92 tsp | 0.82 tsp | 2.82 tsp | 1.06 tsp |
| 10 Grams | 2.40 tsp | 3.84 tsp | 1.64 tsp | 5.65 tsp | 2.11 tsp |
| 15 Grams | 3.60 tsp | 5.76 tsp | 2.47 tsp | 8.47 tsp | 3.17 tsp |
Why Grams to Teaspoons Conversion Varies
Teaspoons (tsp) are small volumetric units holding approximately 4.93 ml (standardized to 5 ml in modern US metric baking). Because grams-to-teaspoons conversion depends on ingredient density, 5 grams of heavy table salt occupies under 1 teaspoon, whereas 5 grams of light cocoa powder requires nearly 3 full teaspoons.
The Teaspoons to Grams Formula
To calculate teaspoons from grams, divide the gram weight by the weight of 1 teaspoon of that ingredient:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teaspoons is 5 grams of sugar?
5 grams of granulated white sugar equals approximately 1.20 teaspoons (just under 1 1/4 tsp), because 1 tsp of sugar weighs 4.17 grams.
How many teaspoons is 5 grams of salt?
5 grams of fine table salt equals approximately 0.82 teaspoons (just under 1 tsp), because 1 tsp of table salt weighs 6.08 grams.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of flour?
1 teaspoon of spooned and leveled all-purpose flour weighs approximately 2.60 grams.
Why does 5g of cocoa powder equal more teaspoons than 5g of salt?
Because grams-to-teaspoons conversion depends on ingredient density. Cocoa powder is light and airy, while table salt is dense.
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