Convert Agar-Agar from Ounces to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 ounce of agar-agar?

1 ounce of agar-agar (agar) is 7.46 teaspoons. 2 ounces of agar-agar is 14.93 teaspoons. 1/2 ounce of agar-agar is 3.73 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent extracted from seaweed, used as a vegan alternative to gelatin in jellies, mousses, and panna cotta. One metric cup (250 ml) of agar-agar powder weighs around 190 grams or 6.70 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 3.8 grams.

Agar sets firmer than gelatin and can produce a brittle result if overdone. Unlike gelatin, it gels at room temperature and is not affected by heat once set, so small differences in quantity have a clear impact on texture.

Also known as

  • agar
  • agar powder
  • kanten
  • vegetable gelatin

Gelatin is the animal-derived alternative to agar-agar, producing a softer, silkier set. Use the gelatin converter for non-vegan mousses, panna cotta, and marshmallows. See our Gelatin converter.

Pectin is another plant-based gelling agent, though it is used mainly for jams and jellies rather than dessert gels. Use the pectin converter when making preserves. See our Pectin converter.

Out of agar-agar? See agar-agar substitutes →

No scale? No worries. The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale is worth it.

Agar-Agar Measurement Converter

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Common Agar-Agar Conversions

Here are the most common agar-agar conversions from ounces to teaspoons.

OuncesTeaspoons
1 oz7.46 tsp
2 oz14.93 tsp
3 oz22.39 tsp
4 oz29.85 tsp
5 oz37.31 tsp
6 oz44.78 tsp
8 oz59.7 tsp
10 oz74.63 tsp
12 oz89.55 tsp

Agar-Agar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting agar-agar from Ounces to Teaspoon and other measurements.

ouncestspcupgramscup(US)tbsp
2.5 oz18.66 tsp0.37 cup70.9 g0.39 cup (US)6.22 tbsp
5 oz37.31 tsp0.75 cup141.79 g0.78 cup (US)12.44 tbsp
7.5 oz55.97 tsp1.12 cup212.69 g1.17 cup (US)18.66 tbsp
10 oz74.63 tsp1.49 cup283.58 g1.55 cup (US)24.88 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 ounce of agar-agar?
1 ounce of agar-agar is 7.46 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of agar-agar is 14.93 teaspoons and 0.5 ounces is 3.73 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the agar-agar converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 ounces of agar-agar?
1.5 ounces of agar-agar is 11.19 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of agar-agar is 7.46 teaspoons and 2 ounces is 14.93 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many teaspoons is 2 ounces of agar-agar?
2 ounces of agar-agar is 14.93 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of agar-agar is 7.46 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many ounces of agar-agar is 7.46 teaspoons?
7.46 teaspoons of agar-agar is 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many teaspoons is 1 ounce of agar?
Agar is another name for agar-agar, so 1 ounce of agar is 7.46 teaspoons, exactly the same as agar-agar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 14.93 teaspoons and 0.5 ounces is 3.73 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are agar-agar and agar the same thing?
Yes. Agar is another name for agar-agar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 ounce of agar-agar is 7.46 teaspoons under either name, and 2 ounces is 14.93 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many teaspoons is 1/2 ounce of agar-agar?
1/2 ounce of agar-agar is 3.73 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of agar-agar is 7.46 teaspoons and 2 ounces is 14.93 teaspoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.

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