Convert small gram amounts to teaspoons with more ingredients and switchable US, metric, and imperial kitchen standards.
Teaspoon results depend on ingredient density and kitchen standard. For salt, spices, and leaveners, use the recipe's own weight when available.
teaspoons = grams / grams per teaspoonThe converter derives grams per teaspoon from the selected ingredient and kitchen standard, then divides grams by that teaspoon weight.
Enter grams
Use the weight from the recipe or package label.
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A teaspoon of sugar weighs more than a teaspoon of flour.
Round for measuring
Use the decimal and spoon measures to choose the closest practical teaspoon amount.
Teaspoons are useful for small quantities, but weighing is still more accurate for baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. These examples assume the US customary standard.
| Amount | Ingredient | Approximate teaspoons |
|---|---|---|
| 5g | All-purpose flour | 2 tsp |
| 5g | Granulated sugar | 1.2 tsp |
| 5g | Butter | 1.1 tsp |