Conversion table
| Grams (g) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.24 |
| 2 g | 0.48 |
| 3 g | 0.71 |
| 5 g | 1.19 |
| 7 g | 1.67 |
| 10 g | 2.38 |
| 15 g | 3.57 |
| 25 g | 5.95 |
How to convert Grams to Tsp
tsp = grams ÷ (grams per tsp)sugar ≈ 4.2 g/tsp · reverse: grams = tsp × grams per tsp
- grams
- the weight to convert
- tsp
- the result in teaspoons
- grams per tsp
- weight of one teaspoon of the ingredient
Table salt is nearly twice the weight of kosher salt per teaspoon, so swapping one for another by volume can noticeably change how salty a dish turns out.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a teaspoon of salt?
About 6 g for table salt; kosher salt is lighter at roughly 3.2 g per teaspoon.
How many teaspoons is 5 grams of sugar?
About 1.2 teaspoons, using 4.2 g per teaspoon of granulated sugar.
How many grams is a teaspoon of baking powder?
Around 4.6 g.
Why do teaspoon weights differ so much?
A teaspoon is a fixed volume, and dense ingredients pack more grams into it than light, fluffy ones.