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Teaspoons to grams converter

Teaspoons are perfect for spices and chemical leaveners where a few grams matter. Because crystals differ—fine salt versus granulated sugar—the gram weight per tsp moves. Use the table for common pantry items and follow links for deeper pages.

How to convert teaspoons to grams

Approximate the volume of one tsp (US ~4.9 ml) and multiply by ingredient density. For powders, fluff and level or measure by weight for precision.

Teaspoons to grams conversion table

tspWaterAll-purpose flourGranulated sugarButterMilk
¼ tsp1 g1 g1 g1 g1 g
½ tsp2 g1 g2 g2 g3 g
1 tsp5 g3 g4 g5 g5 g
2 tsp10 g5 g8 g9 g10 g
3 tsp (1 tbsp)15 g8 g13 g14 g15 g

Rounded values. Ingredient links open exact Tier 3 pages.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?

Depends on crystal size: fine table salt packs heavier per tsp than flaky finishing salt. Use weight for brines and ferments.

What about a dessert spoon?

A dessert spoon is often ~10 ml—roughly two tsp. Do not assume it equals 1 tsp.

Why do spices disagree on weight per tsp?

Ground density, moisture, and oil content shift mass for the same spoon volume.

Are teaspoon volumes precise for yeast?

For bread starters and sourdough schedules, scale yeast by grams to avoid stalls or blowouts.