How many grams is 1 teaspoon of buttermilk?

1 teaspoon of buttermilk is 5.1 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.55 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.2 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 teaspoons of buttermilk is 5.1 grams?

5.1 grams of buttermilk is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons 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 Buttermilk from Teaspoon

How much is 1 teaspoon of buttermilk?

1 teaspoon of buttermilk (cultured buttermilk) is 5.1 grams, about 0.18 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of buttermilk is 2.55 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.2 grams. 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 →

Buttermilk is a tangy, slightly acidic dairy liquid used in pancakes, cakes, quick breads, and marinades. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs 255 g (8.99 oz). Despite its name, it contains very little butter: modern buttermilk is made by culturing low-fat milk with bacterial cultures.

Recipes often call for buttermilk by volume, but measuring by weight gives more consistent results, especially when scaling. This page converts buttermilk between grams, cups, millilitres, fluid ounces, and more.

Also known as

cultured buttermilk
sour milk

Buttermilk Calculator

Out of buttermilk? Calculate the exact milk plus lemon juice or white vinegar to mix as a substitute.

Buttermilk Substitute Calculator

Milk is thinner and less acidic than buttermilk. To substitute, stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into 1 cup of milk, then let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly. See our Milk converter.

Lemon juice stirred into regular milk makes a quick buttermilk substitute. Use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per 1 cup of milk, stir, and let it curdle for a few minutes before using. See our Lemon Juice converter.

Plain yoghurt is thicker than buttermilk but shares the tang and acidity. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture. See our Plain Yoghurt converter.

Sour cream is thick and spoonable, while buttermilk is thin and pourable. To use sour cream in place of buttermilk, thin it with milk in a 3:1 ratio until pourable; the tang and acidity stay close. See our Sour Cream converter.

Out of buttermilk? See buttermilk substitutes →

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

Buttermilk Measurement Converter

Enter a value and pick your units.

Convert from

Convert to

Result

Common Buttermilk Conversions

Here are the most common buttermilk conversions from teaspoons to grams.

Teaspoons	Grams
0.25 tsp	1.28 g
0.5 tsp	2.55 g
1 tsp	5.1 g
2 tsp	10.2 g
3 tsp	15.3 g
4 tsp	20.4 g
6 tsp	30.6 g
8 tsp	40.8 g
12 tsp	61.2 g

Buttermilk Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting buttermilk from Teaspoon to other measurements.

tsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	ml	fl oz
1 tsp	0.02 cup	5.1 g	0.18 oz	0.02 cup (US)	0.33 tbsp	5 ml	0.17 fl oz
2 tsp	0.04 cup	10.2 g	0.36 oz	0.04 cup (US)	0.67 tbsp	10 ml	0.34 fl oz
3 tsp	0.06 cup	15.3 g	0.54 oz	0.06 cup (US)	1 tbsp	15 ml	0.51 fl oz
4 tsp	0.08 cup	20.4 g	0.72 oz	0.08 cup (US)	1.33 tbsp	20 ml	0.68 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of buttermilk?: 1 teaspoon of buttermilk is 5.1 grams, or 0.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of buttermilk is 2.55 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.2 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 buttermilk converter
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of buttermilk?: 1 teaspoon of buttermilk is 5.1 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.55 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.2 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 teaspoons of buttermilk is 5.1 grams?: 5.1 grams of buttermilk is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons 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.

Measurement Options

Choose from the following measurements to convert to

Other Ingredients

If you need help with any other ingredients click below: