Convert Teaspoons to Grams

Select an ingredient, then enter a value to convert teaspoons [tsp] to grams [g], or vice versa.

Category: SugarsDensity: 0.8467 g/ml1 tsp ≈ 4.17 g
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Teaspoons

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.

  • 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 4.92892 milliliters (mL)
  • 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 0.0208333 tablespoons (tbsp)
  • 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 0.0052083 US fluid ounces (fl oz)
  • 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 0.0020833 pints (pt)
  • 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 0.0010417 quarts (qt)
  • 1 US teaspoon (tsp) = 0.0005208 cups

 

Grams (g)

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.

  • 1 gram (g) = 0.001 kilograms (kg)
  • 1 gram (g) ≈ 0.035274 ounces (oz)
  • 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg)
  • Common baking reference: 100 g ≈ a small handful of flour or sugar

 

How many grams are in 1 teaspoon?

1 teaspoon of granulated sugar contains approximately 4.2 grams (commonly rounded to 4 grams in nutrition labels for simplicity).

 

Teaspoons and grams for sugar

Teaspoons
Grams of Sugar
1
4.2 g
2
8.4 g
3
12.6 g
4
16.8 g
5
21.0 g
6
25.2 g
7
29.4 g
8
33.6 g
9
37.8 g
10
42.0 g
Rounded to 1 decimal place. US teaspoon (level, not heaped).


How many grams of salt are in 1 teaspoon?

1 teaspoon of table salt contains approximately 5.7–6 grams (most sources use around 5.7 g or 6 g for fine table salt; values vary slightly by grain size and packing, but 6 g is a common practical estimate).


Teaspoons and grams for salt

Teaspoons
Grams of Salt
1
5.7 g
2
11.4 g
3
17.1 g
4
22.8 g
5
28.5 g
6
34.2 g
7
39.9 g
8
45.6 g
9
51.3 g
10
57.0 g

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