How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?

1 teaspoon of salt is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 3 grams and 2 teaspoons is 12 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 salt is 6 grams?

6 grams of salt 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.

What is 1 teaspoon of salt in ounces?

1 teaspoon of salt is 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.11 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.42 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.

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.

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How much is 1 teaspoon of salt?

1 teaspoon of salt (table salt) is 6 grams, about 0.21 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of salt is 3 grams and 2 teaspoons is 12 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. Salt is the one to watch: a touch too much quickly shows.

Salt is the most common seasoning in cooking and baking, sharpening flavour and helping control yeast and gluten in bread doughs. One metric cup (250 ml) of fine table salt weighs around 300 grams. Most recipes call for it by the teaspoon, so a quick gram or teaspoon conversion is usually all you need.

Salt crystal size varies a lot: a teaspoon of flaky sea salt weighs far less than a teaspoon of fine table salt, so measuring by weight avoids over- or under-salting. This page converts salt between grams, teaspoons, tablespoons, and more.

Also known as

table salt
sodium chloride
kitchen salt
halite

Related Salt Ingredients

Salt and pepper are the classic table pairing, the Salt-N-Pepa of the spice rack: rarely seen apart. Both are small-bulk seasonings measured by the teaspoon, though salt is denser at 300 g per cup against pepper's 115 g. See pepper (ground pepper) in teaspoons.

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

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Common Salt Conversions

Here are the most common salt conversions from teaspoons to grams.

Teaspoons	Grams
0.25 tsp	1.5 g
0.5 tsp	3 g
1 tsp	6 g
2 tsp	12 g
3 tsp	18 g
4 tsp	24 g
6 tsp	36 g
8 tsp	48 g
12 tsp	72 g

Salt Conversion Chart

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

tsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	pinch
1 tsp	0.02 cup	6 g	0.21 oz	0.02 cup (US)	0.33 tbsp	16 pinch
2 tsp	0.04 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.04 cup (US)	0.67 tbsp	32 pinch
3 tsp	0.06 cup	18 g	0.63 oz	0.06 cup (US)	1 tbsp	48 pinch
4 tsp	0.08 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.08 cup (US)	1.33 tbsp	64 pinch

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of salt?: 1 teaspoon of salt is 6 grams, or 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of salt is 3 grams and 2 teaspoons is 12 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 salt converter
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?: 1 teaspoon of salt is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 3 grams and 2 teaspoons is 12 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 salt in grams
How many teaspoons of salt is 6 grams?: 6 grams of salt 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.
What is 1 teaspoon of salt in ounces?: 1 teaspoon of salt is 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.11 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.42 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 salt 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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