How to convert grams to teaspoons
Grams measure weight and teaspoons measure volume, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 gram of all-purpose flour is ⅜ (0.379) tsp with metric cups, but 1 gram of sugar is ¼ (0.237) tsp.
Cup and spoon sizes differ by country. A metric cup (used in India, the UK, Australia and New Zealand) is 250 mL; a US cup is 236.6 mL, about 5% smaller. Tablespoons are 15 mL (metric), 14.8 mL (US) or 20 mL (Australia), and teaspoons are 5 mL everywhere except the US (4.93 mL). Pick your system with the buttons at the top of the converter.
Grams to teaspoons chart
1 gram of each ingredient in teaspoons:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.2 tsp | 0.203 tsp |
| Milk | 0.194 tsp | 0.197 tsp |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 0.217 tsp | 0.22 tsp |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 0.199 tsp | 0.202 tsp |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 0.155 tsp | 0.157 tsp |
| Honey | ⅛ (0.139) tsp | ⅛ (0.141) tsp |
| Maple syrup | 0.15 tsp | 0.152 tsp |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | ⅜ (0.379) tsp | ⅜ (0.384) tsp |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | ⅜ (0.394) tsp | 0.4 tsp |
| Bread flour | ⅜ (0.373) tsp | ⅜ (0.378) tsp |
| Gram flour (besan) | ½ (0.514) tsp | 0.522 tsp |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 0.283 tsp | 0.287 tsp |
| Rice flour | 0.299 tsp | 0.304 tsp |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | ⅜ (0.37) tsp | ⅜ (0.375) tsp |
| Almond flour | ½ (0.493) tsp | ½ (0.5) tsp |
| Rolled oats | 0.526 tsp | 0.533 tsp |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | ¼ (0.256) tsp | ¼ (0.259) tsp |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | ¼ (0.246) tsp | ¼ (0.25) tsp |
| Sugar (granulated) | ¼ (0.237) tsp | ¼ (0.24) tsp |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 0.222 tsp | 0.225 tsp |
| Powdered / icing sugar | ⅜ (0.394) tsp | 0.4 tsp |
| Butter | 0.208 tsp | 0.211 tsp |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 0.217 tsp | 0.22 tsp |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 0.193 tsp | 0.196 tsp |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 0.419 tsp | 0.425 tsp |
| Peanut butter | 0.183 tsp | 0.186 tsp |
| Cocoa powder | 0.557 tsp | 0.565 tsp |
| Baking powder | 0.214 tsp | 0.217 tsp |
| Baking soda | 0.214 tsp | 0.217 tsp |
| Dry / instant yeast | ⅓ (0.318) tsp | ⅓ (0.322) tsp |
| Salt (table) | 0.162 tsp | 0.164 tsp |
| Chocolate chips | 0.278 tsp | 0.282 tsp |
| Raisins | ⅓ (0.326) tsp | ⅓ (0.331) tsp |
| Walnuts, chopped | 0.404 tsp | 0.41 tsp |
| Almonds, whole | ⅓ (0.331) tsp | ⅓ (0.336) tsp |
How to measure accurately
- Flour, atta, besan: stir it, spoon it lightly into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 25% more.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup. Recipes assume “packed”.
- Butter, ghee, honey: weigh if you can. For honey, oil the spoon first so it slides out.
- Liquids: use a clear jug at eye level. For baking, an inexpensive kitchen scale is more accurate than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in 1 gram of flour?
About ⅜ (0.379) tsp with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or ⅜ (0.384) tsp with US measures.
How many teaspoons are in 1 gram of sugar?
About ¼ (0.237) tsp (metric) or ¼ (0.24) tsp (US).