Convert Salt from Teaspoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?
1 teaspoon of salt (table salt) is 6 grams. 2 teaspoons of salt is 12 grams. 1/2 teaspoon of salt is 3 grams. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of salt is 1.5 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 |
For teaspoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the teaspoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 15 grams of salt in teaspoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 teaspoon of salt in grams?
- 1 teaspoon of salt is 6 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of salt is 12 grams and 0.5 teaspoons is 3 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 salt converter
- How many grams is 1.5 teaspoons of salt?
- 1.5 teaspoons of salt is 9 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of salt is 6 grams and 2 teaspoons is 12 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 salt in grams?
- 2 teaspoons of salt is 12 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of salt is 6 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 salt is 6 grams?
- 6 grams of salt 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 table salt in grams?
- Table salt is another name for salt, so 1 teaspoon of table salt is 6 grams, exactly the same as salt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 12 grams and 0.5 teaspoons is 3 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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