How many grams is 1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb)?

1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.28 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pinches is 0.14 grams and 2 pinches is 0.55 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many pinches of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.28 grams?

0.28 grams of baking soda (bicarb) is 1.02 pinches. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pinches and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

Convert Baking Soda (Bicarb) from Pinch

How much is 1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb)?

1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.28 grams, about 0.01 ounces. 0.5 pinches of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.14 grams and 2 pinches is 0.55 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

A pinch here is 1/16 teaspoon, about 0.3 ml, the one-finger pinch held between thumb and forefinger. A pinch is not a standard measure and varies between cooks: some spoon sets and recipes use 1/8 teaspoon, roughly double. For anything that has to rise or set, weigh it instead of pinching. What is a pinch anyway →

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a versatile leavening agent used in baking. When combined with acidic ingredients like yoghurt, lemon juice, or vinegar, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which helps dough and batter rise. Baking soda is commonly used in recipes for cookies, cakes, and quick breads.

Baking soda is roughly three times stronger than baking powder, so even a small over-measure can leave a soapy, metallic taste. Measuring by weight rather than volume gives you more consistent results. Use the converter below for grams, cups, teaspoons, and more.

Also known as

Sodium Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate of Soda
Bicarb
Bread Soda
Cooking Soda
Saleratus

Baking powder is baking soda already blended with a dry acid and a starch, so it is milder and acts on its own without extra acidic ingredients. To swap baking soda for baking powder, use roughly three times as much and drop any added acid from the recipe. See our Baking Powder converter.

Cream of tartar is the acid that pairs with baking soda to replace baking powder. Use the cream of tartar converter for teaspoon and gram conversions. See our Cream of Tartar converter.

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No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Baking Soda (Bicarb) Conversions

Here are the most common baking soda (bicarb) conversions from pinches to grams.

Pinches	Grams
1 pinch	0.28 g
2 pinch	0.55 g
3 pinch	0.83 g
4 pinch	1.1 g
6 pinch	1.65 g
8 pinch	2.2 g
12 pinch	3.3 g

Baking Soda (Bicarb) Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting baking soda (bicarb) from Pinch to other measurements.

pinch	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
1 pinch	0 cup	0.28 g	0.01 oz	0 cup (US)	0.02 tbsp	0.06 tsp
2 pinch	0 cup	0.55 g	0.02 oz	0 cup (US)	0.04 tbsp	0.13 tsp
3 pinch	0 cup	0.83 g	0.03 oz	0 cup (US)	0.06 tbsp	0.19 tsp
4 pinch	0.01 cup	1.1 g	0.04 oz	0.01 cup (US)	0.08 tbsp	0.25 tsp
6 pinch	0.01 cup	1.65 g	0.05 oz	0.01 cup (US)	0.13 tbsp	0.38 tsp
8 pinch	0.01 cup	2.2 g	0.07 oz	0.01 cup (US)	0.17 tbsp	0.5 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb)?: 1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.28 grams, or 0.01 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 pinches of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.14 grams and 2 pinches is 0.55 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the baking soda (bicarb) converter
How many grams is 1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb)?: 1 pinch of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.28 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 pinches is 0.14 grams and 2 pinches is 0.55 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 pinch baking soda (bicarb) in grams
How many pinches of baking soda (bicarb) is 0.28 grams?: 0.28 grams of baking soda (bicarb) is 1.02 pinches. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between pinches and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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