Convert Coconut Milk from Teaspoon

How much is 1 teaspoon of coconut milk?

1 teaspoon of coconut milk (tinned coconut milk) is 4.8 grams, about 0.17 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of coconut milk is 2.4 grams and 2 teaspoons is 9.6 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 →

Coconut milk is the creamy liquid pressed from grated coconut flesh, sold full-fat in tins or as a thinner drinking variety in cartons. One metric cup (250 ml) of full-fat tinned coconut milk weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. When a recipe calls for coconut milk in cups but the tin lists millilitres, converting by weight stops you over-pouring into curries, ice creams, and dairy-free cakes.

Tins of coconut milk hold around 400 ml, while recipes mix cups, grams, and tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you portion out half a tin without guessing.

Also known as

  • tinned coconut milk
  • full-fat coconut milk

Cow's milk is thinner and less rich than full-fat coconut milk (258 g vs 240 g per cup), with a clean dairy flavour where coconut milk brings sweetness and aroma. Swap 1:1 by volume in curries, cocoa, or pancakes for a dairy-free result; in cakes, expect a fainter coconut note in the crumb. See milk in teaspoons.

Coconut cream is the thicker, fattier top layer of tinned coconut milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup); chilling a tin and scooping only the solid top gives a closer match to coconut cream when a recipe asks for it. See coconut cream in teaspoons.

Evaporated milk is reduced cow's milk with no added sugar, while tinned full-fat coconut milk is plant-based and higher in fat (around 20%). They are close in weight (265 g vs 240 g per cup); coconut milk swaps in 1:1 for a dairy-free result, with a coconut flavour and a richer body in sauces and bakes. See evaporated milk in teaspoons.

Desiccated coconut is the dried flesh that coconut milk is pressed from. Steep it in hot water and strain for a quick homemade milk, or reach for the dry form when a recipe wants coconut texture rather than liquid. See desiccated coconut in teaspoons.

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Common Coconut Milk Conversions

Here are the most common coconut milk conversions from teaspoons to grams.

TeaspoonsGrams
0.25 tsp1.2 g
0.5 tsp2.4 g
1 tsp4.8 g
2 tsp9.6 g
3 tsp14.4 g
4 tsp19.2 g
6 tsp28.8 g
8 tsp38.4 g
12 tsp57.6 g

Coconut Milk Conversion Chart

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

tspcupgramsounceslbkgcup(US)tbspmlfl oz
1 tsp0.02 cup4.8 g0.17 oz0.01 lb0 kg0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp5 ml0.17 fl oz
2 tsp0.04 cup9.6 g0.34 oz0.02 lb0.01 kg0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp10 ml0.34 fl oz
3 tsp0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.03 lb0.01 kg0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
4 tsp0.08 cup19.2 g0.68 oz0.04 lb0.02 kg0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp20 ml0.68 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of coconut milk?
1 teaspoon of coconut milk is 4.8 grams, or 0.17 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of coconut milk is 2.4 grams and 2 teaspoons is 9.6 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 coconut milk converter
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of coconut milk?
1 teaspoon of coconut milk is 4.8 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.4 grams and 2 teaspoons is 9.6 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 teaspoon coconut milk in grams
How many teaspoons of coconut milk is 4.8 grams?
4.8 grams of coconut milk 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.
What is 1 teaspoon of coconut milk in ounces?
1 teaspoon of coconut milk is 0.17 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.08 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.34 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon coconut milk in ounces
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

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