How Gram to Teaspoon Calculator Works
Converting grams (weight) to teaspoons (volume) is not a simple 1-to-1 conversion like converting meters to centimeters. It requires knowing the density of the ingredient.
The formula used by this calculator is:
We use accurate density values for common ingredients. For example, sugar is lighter than salt, so 10 grams of sugar takes up more space (more teaspoons) than 10 grams of salt.
What Is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass. It is widely used in cooking and baking across the world because it offers better precision than volume measurements like cups or spoons. Professional bakers prefer grams because "packed" flour weighs the same as "sifted" flour, even though their volumes differ.
What Is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon is a unit of volume. There are two main standards:
- US Teaspoon: Approximately 4.93 mL. This is the default setting for this calculator.
- Metric Teaspoon: Exactly 5 mL. Used in the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Gram to Teaspoon Conversion Table
Below are approximate conversions for common ingredients using US Teaspoons.
| Ingredient | 1 Gram equals... | 1 Teaspoon equals... |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.2 tsp | 5 grams |
| Sugar (Granulated) | ~0.24 tsp | 4.2 grams |
| Salt (Table) | ~0.17 tsp | 6 grams |
| Baking Powder | ~0.22 tsp | 4.5 grams |
Grams to teaspoons for sugar (granulated)
Granulated sugar has a density of approximately 0.85 g/mL.
- How many teaspoons is 10 grams of sugar?
10g sugar ≈ 2.4 tsp. - How many teaspoons is 5 grams of sugar?
5g sugar ≈ 1.2 tsp.
Grams to teaspoons for salt
Table salt is quite dense (approx 1.22 g/mL), meaning you need fewer teaspoons to reach the same weight compared to sugar.
- How many teaspoons is 10 grams of salt?
10g salt ≈ 1.66 tsp.
Which teaspoon should I use?
If you are using a recipe from a US website or cookbook, use the US Teaspoon setting. If the recipe is from Europe (UK) or Australia, switch the calculator to Metric Teaspoon. The difference is small (~1.4%) but can add up in large batches.