How to convert teaspoons to grams
Teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour is 2.6 g with metric cups, but 1 teaspoon of sugar is 4.2 g.
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.
Teaspoons to grams chart
1 teaspoon of each ingredient in grams:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 5 g | 4.9 g |
| Milk | 5.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | 4.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | 5 g | 5 g |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 6.5 g | 6.4 g |
| Honey | 7.2 g | 7.1 g |
| Maple syrup | 6.7 g | 6.6 g |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Bread flour | 2.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Gram flour (besan) | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Rice flour | 3.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Almond flour | 2 g | 2 g |
| Rolled oats | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 3.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | 4.1 g | 4 g |
| Sugar (granulated) | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 4.5 g | 4.4 g |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
| Butter | 4.8 g | 4.7 g |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | 4.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | 5.2 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Peanut butter | 5.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Cocoa powder | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Baking powder | 4.7 g | 4.6 g |
| Baking soda | 4.7 g | 4.6 g |
| Dry / instant yeast | 3.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Salt (table) | 6.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Chocolate chips | 3.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Raisins | 3.1 g | 3 g |
| Walnuts, chopped | 2.5 g | 2.4 g |
| Almonds, whole | 3 g | 3 g |
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 grams are in 1 teaspoon of flour?
About 2.6 g with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 2.6 g with US measures.
How many grams are in 1 teaspoon of sugar?
About 4.2 g (metric) or 4.2 g (US).