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 →
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Related Buttermilk Ingredients
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 milk in teaspoons.
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 lemon juice in teaspoons.
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 plain yoghurt in teaspoons.
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 sour cream in teaspoons.
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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 | lb | kg | cup(US) | tbsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.02 cup | 5.1 g | 0.18 oz | 0.01 lb | 0.01 kg | 0.02 cup (US) | 0.33 tbsp | 5 ml | 0.17 fl oz |
| 2 tsp | 0.04 cup | 10.2 g | 0.36 oz | 0.02 lb | 0.01 kg | 0.04 cup (US) | 0.67 tbsp | 10 ml | 0.34 fl oz |
| 3 tsp | 0.06 cup | 15.3 g | 0.54 oz | 0.03 lb | 0.02 kg | 0.06 cup (US) | 1 tbsp | 15 ml | 0.51 fl oz |
| 4 tsp | 0.08 cup | 20.4 g | 0.72 oz | 0.04 lb | 0.02 kg | 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 much is 1 teaspoon of buttermilk in grams?
- 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 much is 1 teaspoon of buttermilk in ounces?
- 1 teaspoon of buttermilk is 0.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.09 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.36 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.
- How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?
- Teaspoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Teaspoons to cups