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A teaspoon measures volume. The gram weight depends on the ingredient. 1 teaspoon of salt weighs 6.1 g; 1 teaspoon of flour weighs 2.6 g. Select your ingredient to get the exact gram conversion.
A teaspoon is the smallest of the three standard kitchen volume units (alongside tablespoon and cup). In the US customary system, 1 teaspoon equals exactly 4.92892 millilitres — one third of a tablespoon, or one forty-eighth of a cup. Because teaspoons measure volume, the gram weight varies by ingredient density.
Teaspoons are the dominant unit for small amounts of potent ingredients: baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and vanilla extract. At this scale, accuracy matters most — 1 extra teaspoon of baking soda can make the difference between a well-risen loaf and an overly alkaline one.
The metric teaspoon (used in Australia, Canada, NZ) is 5 ml, compared to the US teaspoon at 4.93 ml. This 1.4 percent difference is negligible for most purposes, but for repeated tablespoon-to-teaspoon conversions in a recipe it can compound slightly.
The US teaspoon is 4.92892 ml. The metric teaspoon (Australia, Canada, NZ) is exactly 5 ml — 1.4 percent larger. Unlike the tablespoon (where the Australian version is 35% larger), the teaspoon difference is negligible for cooking purposes. Both round to the same gram value for most ingredients.
Values for 1 tsp of each ingredient. US tsp = 4.93 ml. AUS tsp = 5 ml. Dry ingredients measured spoon-and-level.
| Ingredient | 1 US tsp (grams) | 1 AUS tsp (grams) |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | ||
| All-purpose flour | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Bread flour | 2.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Cake flour | 2.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 2.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Almond flour | 2 g | 2 g |
| Coconut flour | 2.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Rye flour | 2.1 g | 2.2 g |
| Self-raising flour | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Oat flour | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | ||
| Granulated sugar | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Caster sugar | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 4.6 g | 4.7 g |
| Brown sugar (loose) | 4.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Icing / powdered sugar | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Raw / turbinado sugar | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | ||
| Butter | 4.7 g | 4.8 g |
| Vegetable oil | 4.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Olive oil | 4.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Coconut oil (melted) | 4.5 g | 4.6 g |
| Liquid | ||
| Water | 4.9 g | 5 g |
| Whole milk | 5.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Heavy cream | 5 g | 5 g |
| Buttermilk | 5 g | 5.1 g |
| Honey | 7.1 g | 7.2 g |
| Maple syrup | 6.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Dairy | ||
| Cream cheese | 4.7 g | 4.8 g |
| Greek yogurt | 5.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Sour cream | 4.8 g | 4.9 g |
| Ricotta | 5.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Nuts | ||
| Almonds (whole) | 3 g | 3 g |
| Walnuts (chopped) | 2.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Peanut butter | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Almond butter | 5.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Tahini | 5 g | 5.1 g |
| Grains | ||
| Rolled oats | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Cornmeal | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Rice (white, dry) | 3.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Quinoa (dry) | 3.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Cornstarch | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Baking | ||
| Cocoa powder | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Baking powder | 4 g | 4.1 g |
| Salt (table) | 6.1 g | 6.2 g |
| Breadcrumbs (dry) | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Other | ||
| Chocolate chips | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Shredded coconut | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Raisins | 3.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Shredded cheese | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
A tsp measures volume. The gram weight depends on the ingredient's density. Honey (7.1 g per US tsp) is far denser than flour (2.6 g per US tsp), so the same volume holds very different masses.
1 US teaspoon of all-purpose flour weighs approximately 2.6 g. This is one third of the tablespoon value (7.8 g). Bread flour is also 2.6 g per teaspoon. Cake flour is 2.2 g per teaspoon.
1 US teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs approximately 4.2 g. 1 teaspoon of icing (powdered) sugar is 2.5 g. 1 teaspoon of packed brown sugar is 4.6 g.
1 US teaspoon of baking powder weighs approximately 4 g. This is one of the most searched conversions in baking because professional recipes frequently express baking powder in grams while home recipes use teaspoons. A level teaspoon is the standard.
1 US teaspoon of table salt weighs approximately 6.1 g. This is for fine table salt measured level. Kosher salt (coarser crystals) weighs significantly less per teaspoon — approximately 4–6 g depending on brand and crystal size. Always use the correct salt type.
1 US teaspoon of honey weighs approximately 7.1 g. Honey is dense and viscous, making it one of the heaviest liquid ingredients per teaspoon. 3 teaspoons of honey = 1 tablespoon = approximately 21.3 g.
1 US teaspoon of butter weighs approximately 4.7 g. Three teaspoons = 1 tablespoon of butter = 14.2 g. Many recipes specify butter in tablespoons; this conversion allows you to scale down to teaspoon quantities for small-batch recipes.
Almost. The US teaspoon is 4.92892 ml. The metric teaspoon (Australia, Canada, NZ) is 5 ml. The difference is 0.07 ml per teaspoon — about 1.4 percent. For most cooking purposes this difference is negligible. Unlike the tablespoon (where Australia uses 20 ml vs US 14.79 ml), teaspoon sizes are effectively interchangeable.
It depends on the ingredient. 1/4 teaspoon of salt weighs approximately 1.5 g. 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder weighs approximately 1 g. 1/4 teaspoon of flour weighs approximately 0.65 g. Enter 0.25 in the quantity field of the calculator above for any ingredient.
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