Grams to Teaspoons Converter
Small-quantity ingredients like salt, baking powder, and spices are often listed in grams in modern recipes but measured by the teaspoon in the kitchen. Use this page to convert grams to teaspoons for any common baking ingredient.
Common Grams to Teaspoons Conversions
A quick-reference table for the most-used small-quantity baking ingredients. Values are rounded to two decimal places.
| Grams | Salt | Baking Powder | Baking Soda | Sugar | Cocoa Powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.17 tsp | 0.27 tsp | 0.23 tsp | 0.25 tsp | 0.50 tsp |
| 2 g | 0.33 tsp | 0.54 tsp | 0.45 tsp | 0.50 tsp | 1.00 tsp |
| 5 g | 0.83 tsp | 1.34 tsp | 1.14 tsp | 1.24 tsp | 2.50 tsp |
| 10 g | 1.67 tsp | 2.69 tsp | 2.27 tsp | 2.49 tsp | 5.00 tsp |
| 15 g | 2.50 tsp | 4.03 tsp | 3.41 tsp | 3.73 tsp | 7.50 tsp |
| 25 g | 4.17 tsp | 6.72 tsp | 5.68 tsp | 6.22 tsp | 12.50 tsp |
Why Teaspoon Weights Vary by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a fixed volume — 5 ml — but the weight of one teaspoon depends on the density of the ingredient. Fine salt is dense (around 6 g per teaspoon), cocoa powder is light (around 2 g per teaspoon), and baking powder sits in between. Pick the ingredient before converting, or your bake won't come out right.
For ingredient-specific guidance, see the dedicated pages for salt, baking powder, baking soda, or cocoa powder.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many teaspoons is 5 grams of baking powder?
- 5 grams of baking powder is approximately 1.34 teaspoons. Open baking powder converter
- How many teaspoons is 5 grams of salt?
- 5 grams of fine table salt is approximately 0.83 teaspoons — close to one level teaspoon. Open salt converter
- How do I convert grams to teaspoons?
- Divide the gram weight by the weight of one teaspoon of that ingredient. For example, 1 teaspoon of fine salt weighs 6 grams, so 12 grams of salt is 2 teaspoons. The converter above does this for any ingredient.
- How many grams is 1 teaspoon?
- It depends on the ingredient. 1 teaspoon of salt is around 6 grams, baking powder is about 3.7 grams, baking soda is around 4.4 grams, sugar is roughly 4 grams, and cocoa powder is about 2 grams. Use the converter above for an exact figure.