Convert grams to teaspoons for spices, sugars, and common cooking ingredients. Ingredient-based calculations for practical kitchen measurements.
Last updated: March 2026 | By Patchworkr Team
A teaspoon (tsp) is a common volume measurement in cooking, equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or approximately 5 milliliters. However, the weight of a teaspoon varies dramatically by ingredient due to different densities.
A level teaspoon of salt weighs about 6 grams because salt is dense and has large crystals. A level teaspoon of cinnamon weighs about 2.6 grams because ground spices are light and airy. Always use ingredient-specific conversions for better accuracy.
This tool uses standard reference measurements for each ingredient. For best results in baking and cooking, use a kitchen scale and measure by weight (grams) rather than volume (teaspoons) when precision matters.
Measurement Tip: Always use level teaspoons, not heaped. Use the back of a knife to level off the spoon for more consistent measurements.
It varies by ingredient. A teaspoon of sugar is about 4g, salt is about 6g, and cinnamon is about 2.6g.
No. A tablespoon is 3 times larger than a teaspoon. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = approximately 15ml.
A level teaspoon means the ingredient is filled to the top of the spoon and scraped flat with a knife. This is the standard for consistent measurements.
Ground spices are light and airy with lots of air pockets between particles. Salt and sugar have denser crystals, so they weigh more per teaspoon.
Yes. Liquids like water, vanilla extract, honey, and oil are included, though exact weights can vary slightly with temperature and ingredient formulation.
If using a scale, it does not matter. Weight is more reliable than spoon-based volume measurements.
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