How to Measure Salt in Teaspoons: Table, Kosher and Sea Salt
1 gram of table salt equals 0.17 teaspoons, but 1 gram of Diamond Crystal kosher salt equals 0.35 teaspoons. Compare table, kosher and sea salt in grams and teaspoons.
1 gram (g) of table salt equals 0.17 teaspoons (tsp). One level teaspoon of table salt weighs 6.0 g. One teaspoon of Morton kosher salt weighs 4.8 g, and one teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt weighs 2.9 g.
Salt crystal size changes the weight of a teaspoon by up to 2 times. Diamond Crystal kosher salt has hollow, flaky crystals, so a teaspoon holds half the salt of table salt.
How to Measure Salt in Teaspoons
To measure salt in teaspoons, divide the grams by the weight of 1 tsp of your salt type:
- Table salt: divide by 6.0
- Fine sea salt: divide by 5.8
- Morton kosher salt: divide by 4.8
- Diamond Crystal kosher salt: divide by 2.9
- Flaky sea salt (Maldon): divide by 2.0
Salt Grams to Teaspoons Comparison Chart
| Salt (g) | Table salt | Morton kosher | Diamond Crystal kosher | Flaky sea salt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.17 tsp | 0.21 tsp | 0.35 tsp | 0.50 tsp |
| 2 g | 0.33 tsp | 0.42 tsp | 0.69 tsp | 1.00 tsp |
| 3 g | 0.50 tsp | 0.63 tsp | 1.03 tsp | 1.50 tsp |
| 5 g | 0.83 tsp | 1.04 tsp | 1.72 tsp | 2.50 tsp |
| 10 g | 1.66 tsp | 2.08 tsp | 3.45 tsp | 5.00 tsp |
| 15 g | 2.50 tsp | 3.13 tsp | 5.17 tsp | 7.50 tsp |
| 20 g | 3.33 tsp | 4.17 tsp | 6.90 tsp | 10.00 tsp |
The salt calculator converts table salt and kosher salt for any gram value.
How Many Teaspoons Is 5 Grams of Salt?
5 grams of table salt is 0.83 teaspoons, a little less than 1 tsp. Five grams of Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 1.72 tsp, and 5 g of Morton kosher salt is 1.04 tsp.
How Many Teaspoons Is 1 Gram of Salt?
1 gram of table salt is 0.17 teaspoons, between ⅛ tsp and ¼ tsp. One gram of Diamond Crystal kosher salt is 0.35 tsp, about ⅓ tsp.
How to Swap Kosher Salt and Table Salt
To swap kosher salt and table salt, use these 3 ratios by volume:
| Recipe calls for | Use instead |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp table salt | 1¼ tsp Morton kosher salt |
| 1 tsp table salt | 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt |
| 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt | ½ tsp table salt |
Swap salt by weight for exact results. Ten grams of any salt type contains the same amount of sodium chloride.
How Much Sodium Is in a Teaspoon of Salt?
1 teaspoon of table salt contains 2,325 milligrams (mg) of sodium. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets the Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg, the amount in 1 tsp of table salt.
| Salt amount | Sodium |
|---|---|
| ⅛ tsp table salt (0.75 g) | 290 mg |
| ¼ tsp table salt (1.5 g) | 580 mg |
| ½ tsp table salt (3.0 g) | 1,160 mg |
| 1 tsp table salt (6.0 g) | 2,325 mg |
| 1 tsp Diamond Crystal (2.9 g) | 1,120 mg |
How Much Salt to Use in Common Recipes
Cooks use 4 standard salt ratios by weight:
- Bread dough uses 2% salt to flour: 10 g (1⅔ tsp table salt) per 500 g of flour.
- Pasta water uses 1% salt: 10 g per 1 liter (L, 34 oz) of water.
- Dry brine uses 1% salt to meat: 10 g per 1 kilogram (kg, 2.2 lb) of meat.
- Wet brine uses 5–6% salt: 50–60 g per 1 L of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?
1 teaspoon of table salt is 6.0 grams (0.21 oz).
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of kosher salt?
1 teaspoon of kosher salt is 2.9 grams for Diamond Crystal and 4.8 grams for Morton.
Is sea salt the same as table salt in teaspoons?
Yes, fine sea salt weighs close to table salt per teaspoon (5.8 g vs 6.0 g). Coarse and flaky sea salt weigh 2.0–4.0 g per tsp.
Read the main grams to teaspoons guide for the density formula.