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A gram (g) is a unit of mass/weight in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Grams provide precise measurements for ingredients, especially in baking where small differences matter. The name comes from the French "gramme," derived from the Greek "gramma" meaning a small weight. Grams are standard worldwide for recipes calling for accuracy (e.g., European/Australian recipes, professional baking).
Grams are used to measure both dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa) and some fats (butter), helping avoid errors from packing or scooping variations in volume measures like cups.
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume in the imperial system, commonly used in cooking and everyday applications. The term "teaspoon" has been used for centuries, and it was originally defined as the volume of a spoon used for stirring tea. Today, teaspoons are widely used in recipes, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
| Grams of water | Teaspoons of water |
|---|---|
| 2.5 g | ½ tsp |
| 5 g | 1 tsp |
| 6 g | 1¼ tsp |
| 7 g | 1⅓ tsp |
| 8 g | 1⅔ tsp |
| 10 g | 2 tsp |
| 20 g | 4 tsp |
| Grams of salt | Teaspoons of salt |
|---|---|
| 2.5 g | ¼ tsp |
| 5 g | ½ tsp |
| 6 g | ½ tsp |
| 7 g | ⅔ tsp |
| 8 g | ¾ tsp |
| 10 g | 1 tsp |
| 20 g | 1¾ tsp |
| Grams of butter | Teaspoons of butter |
|---|---|
| 2.5 g | ½ tsp |
| 5 g | 1 tsp |
| 6 g | 1¼ tsp |
| 7 g | 1½ tsp |
| 8 g | 1¾ tsp |
| 10 g | 2 tsp |
| 20 g | 4¼ tsp |
| 50 g | 10⅔ tsp |
Related: Teaspoons to grams.