Convert Plain Yoghurt from Teaspoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt?
1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 5.16 grams. 2 teaspoons of plain yoghurt is 10.32 grams. 1/2 teaspoon of plain yoghurt is 2.58 grams. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of plain yoghurt is 1.29 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.
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Related Plain Yoghurt Ingredients
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 what 1 teaspoon of cream cheese is in grams.
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 what 1 teaspoon of greek yoghurt is in grams.
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 what 1 teaspoon of sour cream is in grams.
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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 |
For teaspoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the teaspoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of plain yoghurt in teaspoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt in grams?
- 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt is 5.16 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of plain yoghurt is 10.32 grams and 0.5 teaspoons is 2.58 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 plain yoghurt converter
- How many grams is 1.5 teaspoons of plain yoghurt?
- 1.5 teaspoons of plain yoghurt is 7.74 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt is 5.16 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10.32 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 teaspoons of plain yoghurt in grams?
- 2 teaspoons of plain yoghurt is 10.32 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt is 5.16 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 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 grams and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 teaspoon of natural yoghurt in grams?
- Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so 1 teaspoon of natural yoghurt is 5.16 grams, exactly the same as plain yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 10.32 grams and 0.5 teaspoons is 2.58 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.