Use this grams to teaspoons converter for easy conversions. Place your grams value in the blank space, and the calculator will automatically show the equivalent in teaspoons. Or make the calculations yourself with the grams-to-teaspoons formula.
How Many Grams in a Teaspoon?
Grams(g) to Teaspoons Conversion
Choose an ingredient from the dropdown and type a value in the Grams(g) field to convert the weight to Teaspoons:
Teaspoons: –
Converting grams to teaspoons isn’t easy because they measure two different things. Grams are used to measure mass while a teaspoon is used to measure volume. To convert between the two units of measure, you will need to first convert grams into Milliliters.
To convert grams to milliliters divide the weight in grams by the density in g/mL.
Milliliters = Weight in grams divided by density in g/mL
Once you have the milliliters value, you can convert to teaspoons.
There are 4.9 milliliters in a US teaspoon. Multiply the number of teaspoons you need by 4.9 to determine the equivalent amount of milliliters. If you’re going from milliliters to teaspoons, the simplest way to convert is to divide by 4.9.
To convert teaspoons to milliliters, you need to multiply by 4.9.
Milliliters = teaspoons X 4.9.
To convert milliliters to teaspoons divide by 4.9.
Of course this is a lot of math for an ingredient conversion, so below is a quick chart for various ingredients to make cooking more simple.
Conversion Table Between Grams and Teaspoons
| Ingredient | Conversion |
|---|---|
| Flour | 1 teaspoon = 2.6 grams |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon = 4.2 grams |
| Syrup | 1 teaspoon = 6.6 grams |
| Honey | 1 teaspoon = 7.1 grams |
| Butter | 1 teaspoon = 4.7 grams |
| Margarine | 1 teaspoon = 4.5 grams |
| Oil | 1 teaspoon = 4.7 grams |
| Water | 1 teaspoon = 4.9 grams |
| Milk | 1 teaspoon = 5.1 grams |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon = 4.6 grams |
| Baking Soda | 1 teaspoon = 4.6 grams |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon = 5.7 grams |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon = 4.2 grams |
| Yeast | 1 teaspoon = 2.8 grams |
| Cocoa Powder | 1 teaspoon = 2.5 grams |
**Note that all measurements in this chart are for a flat teaspoon, not a heaping teaspoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 5 grams in one teaspoon?
The amount of grams in a teaspoon will vary depending on the ingredient you are measuring. There can be as little as 2 grams in a teaspoon or as much as 7 grams in one teaspoon.
What is 1 gram of sugar in teaspoons?
One gram of sugar is equivalent to 0.24 teaspoons.
Is a tablespoon and a teaspoon the same?
A tablespoon and a teaspoon are different units of measure. On a set of cooking spoons the tablespoon is the largest one.
Are the US and UK teaspoons the same?
The US and UK teaspoons are different sizes. The US teaspoon is 4.9mL while the UK teaspoon is 5 mL exactly. In most recipes, this small difference in teaspoon size won’t matter.
Is 1 gram equal to 1 teaspoon?
1 gram and 1 teaspoon are not equal. On average, there are about 4.2 grams in a teaspoon, but this can vary widely depending on the ingredient measured.