Grams to Teaspoons Calculator
Grams and teaspoons measure different things (weight vs. volume), so the conversion depends on what you are measuring. This calculator uses real ingredient densities to give you accurate teaspoon equivalents for common cooking and baking ingredients.
A teaspoon holds about 4.93 mL of volume, but the weight of that teaspoon varies widely by ingredient. A teaspoon of table salt weighs about 6 grams, while a teaspoon of flour weighs only about 2.6 grams. That is why recipes that list ingredients by weight (grams) are more precise than those using volume measurements.
Here are the approximate grams per teaspoon for common ingredients:
- Granulated sugar: 4.2 g/tsp
- Table salt: 6.0 g/tsp
- Kosher salt (Morton): 3.0 g/tsp
- All-purpose flour: 2.6 g/tsp
- Butter: 4.7 g/tsp
- Honey: 7.0 g/tsp
- Olive oil: 4.5 g/tsp
- Baking powder/soda: 4.6 g/tsp
- Cocoa powder: 2.5 g/tsp
These values are averages. Actual density can vary slightly by brand, how tightly packed the ingredient is, and humidity. For baking, where precision matters most, a kitchen scale measuring in grams is always the best approach. This converter is great for quick estimates when you do not have a scale handy.