Gram to Teaspoon Tea
Measure loose leaf tea precisely — convert grams to teaspoons for the perfect brew.
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How Gram to Teaspoon Tea Calculator Works
Enter tea weight in grams
Type the gram amount of loose tea. A standard serving is 2–3 g for green tea and 3–5 g for black tea per cup.
Tea leaf density is applied
Loose leaf tea has an approximate density of 0.45 g/mL. This can vary by leaf size — tightly rolled oolong is denser than fluffy white tea.
Get your teaspoon result
The teaspoon count appears instantly, making it easy to measure without a scale.
Tea leaf density varies significantly by type. Tightly rolled teas (gunpowder, oolong) are denser, while large-leaf teas (white tea, herbal blends) are lighter. The 0.45 g/mL figure is an average for standard loose leaf tea.
Gram to Teaspoon Tea Calculator Formula
teaspoons = grams ÷ (0.45 × 4.92892) 0.45 is the average density of loose leaf tea in g/mL. 4.92892 is the volume of one US teaspoon in milliliters.
grams = teaspoons × 0.45 × 4.92892 Example: 3 g of loose leaf tea (1 cup serving)
Frequently Asked Questions
2 grams of standard loose leaf tea equals approximately 0.90 teaspoons.
One teaspoon of loose leaf tea weighs about 2.22 grams, though this varies by leaf type and size.
A standard recommendation is 2–3 g (about 1 tsp) for green tea and 3–5 g (1.35–2.25 tsp) for black tea per 240 mL cup.
Yes. Matcha is a fine powder with a density of 0.55 g/mL, while loose leaf tea is lighter at 0.45 g/mL.
A standard tea bag contains about 2 g of tea. However, tea bag tea is usually more finely cut (CTC) and packs slightly denser than whole loose leaves.