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Grams to teaspoons
It depends on the ingredient — a teaspoon measures volume, not weight. Common values are in the chart below.
Grams per teaspoon, by ingredient
| Ingredient | 1 tsp |
|---|---|
| Water | 4.9 g |
| Granulated sugar | 4.2 g |
| Salt (table) | 6.0 g |
| Baking powder | 4.0 g |
| Flour | 2.6 g |
| Honey | 7.0 g |
| Yeast (dry) | 3.1 g |
For dry baking ingredients especially, weighing is far more accurate than spoon-measuring. See cups to grams for full per-ingredient weights.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a teaspoon?
It depends on the ingredient: about 4.2 g of sugar, 6 g of salt, or 5 g of water per teaspoon.
How many teaspoons is 5 grams of sugar?
About 1¼ teaspoons, since a teaspoon of sugar is roughly 4.2 g.