Convert between grams and teaspoons for sugar, flour and other cooking and baking ingredients. Note that teaspoon figures quoted are level teaspoons, not roundedor heaped.
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How many teaspoons are in a gram?
A gram of sugar equates to about a quarter of a flat teaspoon (0.24 teaspoons) and a gram of salt is about 0.17 teaspoons. The reason for this isthat salt is denser than sugar.
When carrying out a conversion between grams and teaspoons, it is important to remember that the gram is a unit of weight and the teaspoon is a unit of volume. As an example, a teaspoon of flour weighs less than a teaspoon of milk.
Grams to teaspoons for sugar (granulated)
| Grams to teaspoons | Grams to teaspoons | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram = 0.24 tsp | 20 grams = 4.8 tsp | ||
| 2 grams = 0.478 tsp | 30 grams = 7.17 tsp | ||
| 3 grams = 0.717 tsp | 40 grams = 9.56 tsp | ||
| 4 grams = 0.956 tsp | 50 grams = 11.95 tsp | ||
| 5 grams = 1.195 tsp | 60 grams = 14.34 tsp | ||
| 6 grams = 1.434 tsp | 70 grams = 16.73 tsp | ||
| 7 grams = 1.673 tsp | 80 grams = 19.12 tsp | ||
| 8 grams = 1.912 tsp | 90 grams = 21.51 tsp | ||
| 9 grams = 2.151 tsp | 100 grams = 23.9 tsp | ||
| 10 grams = 2.39 tsp | 110 grams = 26.29 tsp | ||
| Rounded to 2 decimal places. US teaspoon (level, not heaped). | |||
How many teaspoons is 10 grams of sugar?
As there are approximately 4.2 grams in a level teaspoon of granulated sugar, 10 grams of sugar equates to just under 2 and a half level teaspoons (2.4).
teaspoons of sugar = grams ÷ 4.2
Grams to teaspoons for salt
| Grams to teaspoons | Grams to teaspoons | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram = 0.17 tsp | 20 grams = 3.38 tsp | ||
| 2 grams = 0.34 tsp | 30 grams = 5.07 tsp | ||
| 3 grams = 0.51 tsp | 40 grams = 6.76 tsp | ||
| 4 grams = 0.68 tsp | 50 grams = 8.45 tsp | ||
| 5 grams = 0.84 tsp | 60 grams = 10.14 tsp | ||
| 6 grams = 1.01 tsp | 70 grams = 11.83 tsp | ||
| 7 grams = 1.18 tsp | 80 grams = 13.51 tsp | ||
| 8 grams = 1.35 tsp | 90 grams = 15.2 tsp | ||
| 9 grams = 1.52 tsp | 100 grams = 16.89 tsp | ||
| 10 grams = 1.69 tsp | 110 grams = 18.58 tsp | ||
| Rounded to 2 decimal places. US teaspoon (level, not heaped). | |||
How many teaspoons is 10 grams of salt?
As there are approximately 5.9 grams in a level teaspoon of salt, 10 grams of salt equates to around 1 and 3/4 level teaspoons.
teaspoons of salt = grams ÷ 5.9
Grams to teaspoons for baking powder
| Grams to teaspoons | Grams to teaspoons | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram = 0.23 tsp | 11 grams = 2.53 tsp | ||
| 2 grams = 0.45 tsp | 12 grams = 2.7 tsp | ||
| 3 grams = 0.68 tsp | 13 grams = 2.93 tsp | ||
| 4 grams = 0.9 tsp | 14 grams = 3.15 tsp | ||
| 5 grams = 1.13 tsp | 15 grams = 3.38 tsp | ||
| 6 grams = 1.35 tsp | 16 grams = 3.6 tsp | ||
| 7 grams = 1.58 tsp | 17 grams = 3.83 tsp | ||
| 8 grams = 1.8 tsp | 18 grams = 4.05 tsp | ||
| 9 grams = 2.03 tsp | 19 grams = 4.28 tsp | ||
| 10 grams = 2.25 tsp | 20 grams = 4.5 tsp | ||
| Rounded to 2 decimal places. US teaspoon (level, not heaped). | |||
How many teaspoons is 10 grams of baking powder?
As there are approximately 4.4 grams in a level teaspoon of baking powder, 10 grams of baking powder equates to around 2 and 1/4 level teaspoons.
teaspoons of baking powder = grams ÷ 4.4
For conversions involving teaspoons, please note that figures are given for level teaspoons and not heaped teaspoons.
Please also be aware that the list of ingredient options included in the converter and data tables are approximations, meaning the result you receive will be an estimate. The ingredient densitieswere sourced from the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations as well as other information sources. A full list of these isavailable on the baking ingredient conversions page.
Which teaspoon should I use?
There are 2 main teaspoon sizes currently in use, but they are actually fairly similar in terms of size (1.5% difference). Note that you can convert between teaspoonsand ml here.
- The US Teaspoon - referenced in recipes in the US, it measures 4.9289 mL.
- The Metric Teaspoon - used in the UK, Australia and the Commonwealth, it measures 5mL.
Other cooking conversions
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