Convert Instant Yeast from Tablespoon to Grams

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of instant yeast?

1 tablespoon of instant yeast (fast-acting yeast) is 9 grams. 2 tablespoons of instant yeast is 18 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Instant yeast is a finely milled dry yeast that mixes straight into dry ingredients without proofing first. One metric cup (250 ml) of instant yeast weighs around 150 grams or 5.29 ounces, though recipes almost always measure it by the teaspoon or sachet (a 7 g sachet equals about 2 1/3 teaspoons). It is the quickest route to a reliable rise in bread, pizza dough, and cinnamon rolls.

Yeast amounts are tiny but matter a lot: too little gives a dense loaf, too much an over-proofed one with a yeasty taste. Weighing in grams is far more accurate than scooping a teaspoon, especially when scaling a recipe up or down.

Also known as

  • fast-acting yeast
  • rapid rise yeast
  • bread machine yeast
  • quick yeast

Active dry yeast is granular and needs proofing in warm liquid before use, unlike instant yeast which goes straight into the dry mix. They are interchangeable 1:1 by weight, so the swap is about method rather than amount. See our Active Dry Yeast converter.

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

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Common Instant Yeast Conversions

Here are the most common instant yeast conversions from tablespoons to grams.

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp9 g
2 tbsp18 g
3 tbsp27 g
4 tbsp36 g
6 tbsp54 g
8 tbsp72 g
10 tbsp90 g
12 tbsp108 g
16 tbsp144 g

Instant Yeast Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting instant yeast from Tablespoon to Grams and other measurements.

tbspgramscupouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp9 g0.06 cup0.32 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp18 g0.12 cup0.63 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp27 g0.18 cup0.95 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp36 g0.24 cup1.27 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of instant yeast?
1 tablespoon of instant yeast is 9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of instant yeast is 18 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 4.5 grams. 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 instant yeast converter
How many grams is 1.5 tablespoons of instant yeast?
1.5 tablespoons of instant yeast is 13.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of instant yeast is 9 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of instant yeast?
2 tablespoons of instant yeast is 18 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of instant yeast is 9 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many tablespoons of instant yeast is 9 grams?
9 grams of instant yeast is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of fast-acting yeast?
Fast-acting yeast is another name for instant yeast, so 1 tablespoon of fast-acting yeast is 9 grams, exactly the same as instant yeast. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 18 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 4.5 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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