How many grams is 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt?

1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt 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.

How many teaspoons of plain yoghurt is 5.16 grams?

5.16 grams of plain yoghurt 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.

Convert Plain Yoghurt from Teaspoon

How much is 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt?

1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 5.16 grams, about 0.18 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of plain yoghurt 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 →
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Plain yoghurt (also spelt 'yogurt' in US recipes) is fermented milk with a mild tang and a soft, spoonable texture. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 258 grams or 9.1 ounces. It adds moisture and acidity to cakes, marinades, and quick breads, and works as an egg replacement (1/4 cup per egg) in tender bakes.

Yoghurt is sold in 150 g pots or 500 g tubs, but recipes call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you over-pouring tangy liquid into a delicate batter.

Also known as

natural yoghurt
plain yogurt
natural yogurt
yogurt

Buttermilk is thinner and sharper than plain yoghurt. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture; flavour stays close. See our Buttermilk converter.

Cream cheese is denser and richer than plain yoghurt (230 g vs 258 g per cup). Yoghurt won't hold a piped shape, so swap with care: it works in batters and dressings but not in stiff frostings or no-bake cheesecake fillings. See our Cream Cheese converter.

Greek yoghurt is strained, so it's thicker and slightly denser than plain yoghurt (260 g vs 258 g per cup) with a richer mouthfeel. Swap 1:1 in cakes and quick breads; for dressings or marinades you may want to thin Greek yoghurt with a splash of milk. See our Greek Yoghurt converter.

Sour cream is cultured cream with a higher fat content than plain yoghurt, so it tastes richer and feels thicker on the spoon. They are close in weight (250 g vs 258 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cakes and dressings; sour cream gives a milder tang and a denser dip. See our Sour Cream converter.

Out of plain yoghurt? See plain yoghurt substitutes →

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

Plain Yoghurt Measurement Converter

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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions

Here are the most common plain yoghurt 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

Plain Yoghurt Conversion Chart

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

tsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp
1 tsp	0.02 cup	5.16 g	0.18 oz	0.02 cup (US)	0.33 tbsp
2 tsp	0.04 cup	10.32 g	0.36 oz	0.04 cup (US)	0.67 tbsp
3 tsp	0.06 cup	15.48 g	0.55 oz	0.06 cup (US)	1 tbsp
4 tsp	0.08 cup	20.64 g	0.73 oz	0.08 cup (US)	1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt?: 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt is 5.16 grams, or 0.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of plain yoghurt 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 plain yoghurt converter
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt?: 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt 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.
How many teaspoons of plain yoghurt is 5.16 grams?: 5.16 grams of plain yoghurt 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.

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