Convert Milk from Teaspoon
How much is 1 teaspoon of milk?
1 teaspoon of milk (whole milk) is 5.16 grams, about 0.18 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of milk is 2.58 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.32 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 →
Related Milk Ingredients
Buttermilk is thicker and more acidic than milk. It adds tenderness to baked goods and works well in pancakes, cakes, and marinades. If a recipe calls for buttermilk and you only have milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar per cup as a substitute. See buttermilk in teaspoons.
Powdered milk is dehydrated milk ground to a fine powder, used to boost protein in breads or to stand in for liquid milk when reconstituted. To swap powdered for liquid milk, mix about 4 tablespoons of powder with 1 cup of water for a close match in volume and richness. See powdered milk in teaspoons.
Condensed milk is milk with most of its water removed and a heavy dose of added sugar, so it is far thicker and sweeter than regular milk. The two are not a 1:1 swap; for a quick stand-in for condensed milk, gently simmer milk with sugar until reduced and thickened. See condensed milk in teaspoons.
Evaporated milk is unsweetened milk reduced by about 60% in volume, leaving a thicker, richer liquid than regular milk. To use evaporated in place of milk, dilute with an equal part water; to use milk in place of evaporated, gently simmer to reduce by half. See our Evaporated Milk converter.
Heavy cream is far richer than milk, with around 36% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup); for a closer stand-in when a recipe calls for heavy cream, mix 3/4 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of melted butter. See heavy cream in teaspoons.
Tinned full-fat coconut milk is much richer than dairy milk, with around 20% fat to whole milk's 3 to 4%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume for a dairy-free result, but expect a coconut flavour and thicker body in curries and bakes. See coconut milk in teaspoons.
Almond milk is much thinner than dairy milk, with around 1 to 2% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in pancakes, cocoa, and cake batters for a dairy-free result, with a slightly less rich crumb. See almond milk in teaspoons.
Soy milk is the non-dairy milk that bakes and cooks closest to dairy, since its 3% protein curdles and foams like cow's milk. They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in custards, cream sauces, and bakes. See soy milk in teaspoons.
Oat milk is creamier in mouthfeel than dairy milk while staying lower in fat (around 3% to 3 to 4%). They are close in weight (245 g vs 258 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in coffee, smoothies, and bakes for a dairy-free result with a sweeter, starchier body. See our Oat Milk converter.
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Common Milk Conversions
Here are the most common milk conversions from teaspoons to grams.
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tsp | 1.29 g |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.58 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.16 g |
| 2 tsp | 10.32 g |
| 3 tsp | 15.48 g |
| 4 tsp | 20.64 g |
| 6 tsp | 30.96 g |
| 8 tsp | 41.28 g |
| 12 tsp | 61.92 g |
Milk Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting milk from Teaspoon to other measurements.
| tsp | cup | grams | ounces | lb | kg | cup(US) | tbsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.02 cup | 5.16 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 | 10.32 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 | 15.48 g | 0.55 oz | 0.03 lb | 0.02 kg | 0.06 cup (US) | 1 tbsp | 15 ml | 0.51 fl oz |
| 4 tsp | 0.08 cup | 20.64 g | 0.73 oz | 0.05 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 milk?
- 1 teaspoon of milk is 5.16 grams, or 0.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of milk is 2.58 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.32 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 milk converter
- How much is 1 teaspoon of milk in grams?
- 1 teaspoon of milk is 5.16 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.58 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.32 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 milk in grams
- How much is 1 teaspoon of milk in ounces?
- 1 teaspoon of milk 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. 1 teaspoon 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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