teaspoons to grams
There isn’t one universal teaspoons to grams number—it depends on the ingredient. Quick answers: 1 tsp flour ≈ 2.5 g, 1 tsp sugar ≈ 4.2 g, 1 tsp butter ≈ 4.7 g, 1 tsp water ≈ 5 g. Use the charts below or jump back to the instant calculator.
Open the ConverterQuick Answer: Multiply teaspoons by the ingredient’s grams per teaspoon.
- Flour (AP): ~2.5 g per tsp (7.5 g/Tbsp ÷ 3)
- Sugar (granulated): ~4.2 g per tsp (12.5 g/Tbsp ÷ 3)
- Butter: ~4.7 g per tsp (14 g/Tbsp ÷ 3)
- Water/Milk: ~5 g per tsp (1 tsp = 5 mL)
- Olive/Vegetable Oil: ~4.5–4.7 g per tsp
- Honey/Maple: ~7 g per tsp (21 g/Tbsp ÷ 3)
- Table Salt: ~6 g per tsp (brand varies)
Updated for 2025 · U.S. teaspoon (5 mL).
Common teaspoons → grams conversions (by ingredient)
Flour (all-purpose, spooned & leveled)
Teaspoons | Grams (≈) |
---|---|
1 tsp | 2.5 g |
2 tsp | 5 g |
3 tsp (1 Tbsp) | 7.5 g |
6 tsp (2 Tbsp) | 15 g |
Takeaway: 1 Tbsp flour ≈ 7.5 g → 2.5 g/tsp.
Sugar (granulated)
Teaspoons | Grams (≈) |
---|---|
1 tsp | 4.2 g |
2 tsp | 8.3 g |
3 tsp (1 Tbsp) | 12.5 g |
6 tsp (2 Tbsp) | 25 g |
Takeaway: 1 Tbsp sugar ≈ 12.5 g → 4.2 g/tsp.
Butter
Teaspoons | Grams (≈) |
---|---|
1 tsp | 4.7 g |
2 tsp | 9.3 g |
3 tsp (1 Tbsp) | 14 g |
6 tsp (2 Tbsp) | 28 g |
Takeaway: U.S. butter stick math: 14 g/Tbsp → ~4.7 g/tsp.
More tsp → g values (quick reference)
Liquids & syrups (approx.)
- Water / Milk: ~5 g/tsp
- Olive/Vegetable Oil: ~4.5–4.7 g/tsp
- Honey / Maple Syrup: ~7 g/tsp
- Peanut Butter (creamy): ~5.3 g/tsp
Leaveners, cocoa & salt (approx.)
- Baking Powder: ~4 g/tsp
- Baking Soda: ~4.5–4.8 g/tsp
- Cocoa Powder (unsweetened): ~2 g/tsp
- Table Salt: ~6 g/tsp (kosher salt varies widely 4.5–7.5 g/tsp)
Real-world example: Quick brownies
Your recipe needs 2 tsp vanilla sugar and you’re weighing ingredients. Using the values above: 2 × 4.2 g = ~8.4 g. For 3 tsp butter, that’s 3 × 4.7 g = ~14 g (1 Tbsp).
Summary: 2 tsp sugar ≈ 8.4 g; 3 tsp butter ≈ 14 g.
Common mistakes (and easy fixes)
Assuming all teaspoons weigh the same
Flour, sugar, butter, and honey have different densities. One teaspoon won’t weigh the same across ingredients.
Takeaway: Always use ingredient-specific tsp→g values.
Packed vs. leveled spoons
Packed teaspoons over-shoot. Level with a straight edge unless “heaping” is specified.
Takeaway: Use level teaspoons for consistency.
Mixing U.S. and metric spoons
U.S. teaspoon = 5 mL; some sets vary slightly. Stick to one set for a recipe.
Takeaway: Keep measuring tools consistent from start to finish.
10-second method: teaspoons to grams
- Identify the ingredient (flour, sugar, butter, etc.).
- Use the per-tsp weight (e.g., flour 2.5 g, sugar 4.2 g, butter 4.7 g).
- Multiply: grams = teaspoons × g-per-tsp.
- Round at the end if the recipe allows.
Summary: Pick the right per-teaspoon number and multiply—done.
Keep converting
FAQ: teaspoons to grams
How many grams in 1 teaspoon?
It depends—~2.5 g for flour, ~4.2 g for sugar, ~4.7 g for butter, ~5 g for water.
How many grams is 3 teaspoons of sugar?
3 × 4.2 g ≈ 12.6 g (about 1 tablespoon of sugar).
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?
Table salt is ~6 g/tsp, but kosher salt ranges ~4.5–7.5 g depending on brand and crystal size.