Teaspoons to Grams Conversion — All Ingredients
How many grams is 1 teaspoon? Table salt = 6g, baking powder = 4.6g, granulated sugar = 4.2g, ground cinnamon = 2.5g. 1 teaspoon = 4.93ml (≈5ml).
Click any ingredient name to view the full 16-interval conversion table. Values based on USDA FoodData Central. 1 US cup = 240ml.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?
1 teaspoon of table salt = 6 grams. Kosher salt varies by brand: Morton = 4.8g/tsp, Diamond Crystal = 2.8g/tsp. Always check your salt brand for precision.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of baking powder?
1 teaspoon of baking powder = 4.6 grams. Baking soda: also 4.6g per teaspoon, but 3-4x more powerful. Do not substitute without adjusting recipe.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of sugar?
1 teaspoon of granulated sugar = 4.2 grams. This is why "a teaspoon of sugar" in a recipe adds minimal calories but significant sweetness.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract?
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract = 4.2 grams. Most recipes call for 1 teaspoon (4.2g) of vanilla. Pure and imitation vanilla have similar densities.
Why Does Weight Vary by Ingredient?
Volume measurements (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons) measure the space an ingredient takes up, not its weight. Different ingredients have different densities — flour is fluffy while sugar is compact, butter is fatty, and oils are lighter than water.
That's why 1 cup of all-purpose flour = 125g, but 1 cup of granulated sugar = 200g. For precision baking, use a kitchen scale with gram weights for consistent results. Data source: USDA FoodData Central.