Convert Garlic Powder from Teaspoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of garlic powder?

1 teaspoon of garlic powder (ground garlic) is 0.02 US cups. 2 teaspoons of garlic powder is 0.04 US cups. 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.01 US cups. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of garlic powder is 0.01 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • 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.

Garlic powder is dehydrated, ground garlic used as a pantry seasoning when fresh cloves are out of reach. One metric cup (250 ml) of garlic powder weighs about 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, dense thanks to the fine grind. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, where 1 tsp weighs around 3 grams.

Garlic powder is far more concentrated than a clove, so getting the amount right matters: too much turns rubs and dressings bitter. Measuring by weight gives consistent results when scaling spice mixes or seasoning blends.

Also known as

  • ground garlic
  • dried garlic powder

Turmeric powder is another fine-ground dry spice with the same 150 g per cup weight. Use the turmeric powder converter for curries and golden-milk recipes. See our Turmeric Powder converter.

Crushed garlic is the fresh form: punchier and used by the spoon. It weighs the same 150 g per cup but is swapped by the teaspoon, since powder is far more concentrated. See our Crushed Garlic converter.

Working from fresh? The garlic converter scales a recipe by whole heads or cloves, with weights per size for small, medium, and large bulbs. See our Garlic converter.

Out of garlic powder? See garlic powder substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Garlic Powder Measurement Converter

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0 Cup (US)

Common Garlic Powder Conversions

Here are the most common garlic powder conversions from teaspoons to cups (US).

TeaspoonsCups (US)
0.25 tsp0.01 cups (US)
0.5 tsp0.01 cups (US)
1 tsp0.02 cups (US)
2 tsp0.04 cups (US)
3 tsp0.06 cups (US)
4 tsp0.08 cups (US)
6 tsp0.13 cups (US)
8 tsp0.17 cups (US)
12 tsp0.25 cups (US)

Garlic Powder Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting garlic powder from Teaspoon to Cup (US) and other measurements.

tspcup(US)cupgramsouncestbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup (US)0.02 cup3 g0.11 oz0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup (US)0.04 cup6 g0.21 oz0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup9 g0.32 oz1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup (US)0.08 cup12 g0.42 oz1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of garlic powder?
1 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of garlic powder is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US cups. 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 garlic powder converter
How many US cups is 1.5 teaspoons of garlic powder?
1.5 teaspoons of garlic powder is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 teaspoons of garlic powder?
2 teaspoons of garlic powder is 0.04 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many teaspoons of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups?
0.02 US cups of garlic powder is 0.96 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 teaspoon of ground garlic?
Ground garlic is another name for garlic powder, so 1 teaspoon of ground garlic is 0.02 US cups, exactly the same as garlic powder. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are garlic powder and ground garlic the same thing?
Yes. Ground garlic is another name for garlic powder, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
How many US cups is 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder?
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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.
How many US cups is 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of garlic powder is 0.01 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of garlic powder is 0.02 US cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 US cups. 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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