Mass-to-volume conversions depend on the ingredient and how it is measured. Presets use an approximate grams-per-US-cup basis. Edit that value to match your recipe or scale measurement. A different cup or spoon standard scales the volume; it does not change the ingredient density.
How to use Grams to Teaspoons Converter
- Choose the conversion direction and enter the quantity in the unit shown.
- Select the ingredient and measuring standard, or enter the density, yield or substitution convention requested by this tool.
- Select Calculate. Read the result and the assumption printed below it. Reset returns the form to its starting values.
Calculation method
Teaspoons = grams ÷ (grams per US cup × selected teaspoon mL ÷ 236.5882365).
Worked example
At a 192 g-per-US-cup basis, 4 g baking powder is 1 US teaspoon. This example does not apply to every powder.
Read the focused guides
- Small Baking Quantities: Why Early Rounding Changes the Recipe
- Level and Heaped Teaspoons: Follow the Baking Recipe's Measure
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