Convert Salt from Teaspoon
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.
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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 much is 1 teaspoon of salt in grams?
- 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 much 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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