Convert Cream of Tartar from Pinch to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 pinch of cream of tartar?

1 pinch of cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is 0.06 teaspoons. 2 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.13 teaspoons. 1/2 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.03 teaspoons. 1/4 pinch (0.25 pinch) of cream of tartar is 0.02 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.
  • 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 →

Cream of tartar is a fine white powder left behind in wine barrels during fermentation, used in baking to stabilise egg whites, prevent sugar crystallisation, and activate baking soda. One metric cup (250 ml) of cream of tartar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs about 4 grams.

Cream of tartar is potent in small amounts. Even a quarter teaspoon makes a measurable difference to a meringue. Measuring by weight avoids the over-packing that comes with scooping, keeping results consistent.

Also known as

  • potassium bitartrate
  • potassium hydrogen tartrate

Baking powder contains cream of tartar as its acid component. If a recipe uses cream of tartar and baking soda together as a leavening pair, use the baking powder converter to find the right replacement amount. See our Baking Powder converter.

Cream of tartar is often paired with baking soda to create a leavening reaction. The baking soda converter covers gram and teaspoon conversions for the other half of the duo. See our Baking Soda (Bicarb) converter.

Out of cream of tartar? See cream of tartar substitutes →

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

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Common Cream of Tartar Conversions

Here are the most common cream of tartar conversions from pinches to teaspoons.

PinchesTeaspoons
1 pinch0.06 tsp
2 pinch0.13 tsp
3 pinch0.19 tsp
4 pinch0.25 tsp
6 pinch0.38 tsp
8 pinch0.5 tsp
12 pinch0.75 tsp

Cream of Tartar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting cream of tartar from Pinch to Teaspoon and other measurements.

pinchtspcupgramsouncescup(US)tbsp
1 pinch0.06 tsp0 cup0.25 g0.01 oz0 cup (US)0.02 tbsp
2 pinch0.13 tsp0 cup0.5 g0.02 oz0 cup (US)0.04 tbsp
3 pinch0.19 tsp0 cup0.75 g0.03 oz0 cup (US)0.06 tbsp
4 pinch0.25 tsp0.01 cup1 g0.04 oz0.01 cup (US)0.08 tbsp
6 pinch0.38 tsp0.01 cup1.5 g0.05 oz0.01 cup (US)0.13 tbsp
8 pinch0.5 tsp0.01 cup2 g0.07 oz0.01 cup (US)0.17 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 pinch of cream of tartar in teaspoons?
1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.06 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.13 teaspoons and 0.5 pinches is 0.03 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 cream of tartar converter
How many teaspoons is 1.5 pinches of cream of tartar?
1.5 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.09 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.06 teaspoons and 2 pinches is 0.13 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 pinches of cream of tartar in teaspoons?
2 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.13 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.06 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 pinches of cream of tartar is 0.06 teaspoons?
0.06 teaspoons of cream of tartar is 0.96 pinches. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and pinches without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists pinches 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 pinch of potassium bitartrate?
Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so 1 pinch of potassium bitartrate is 0.06 teaspoons, exactly the same as cream of tartar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 pinches is 0.13 teaspoons and 0.5 pinches is 0.03 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are cream of tartar and potassium bitartrate the same thing?
Yes. Potassium bitartrate is another name for cream of tartar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.06 teaspoons under either name, and 2 pinches is 0.13 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 pinch cream of tartar in teaspoons?
1/2 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.03 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.06 teaspoons and 2 pinches is 0.13 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.
What is 1/4 pinch cream of tartar in teaspoons?
1/4 pinch (0.25 pinch) of cream of tartar is 0.02 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 pinch of cream of tartar is 0.06 teaspoons and 2 pinches is 0.13 teaspoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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