How Many Grams Are in a Teaspoon?
It depends on the ingredient. A level teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs about 4.2 g, table salt about 6 g, and baking powder about 4 g.
Grams per 1 level teaspoon, by ingredient
| Ingredient | Grams per teaspoon |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 4.2 g |
| Table salt | 6 g |
| Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)(brands vary a lot) | 2.8 g |
| Baking powder | 4 g |
| Baking soda | 4.6 g |
| Instant yeast | 3.1 g |
| Ground cinnamon | 2.6 g |
| All-purpose flour | 2.6 g |
| Honey | 7 g |
| Olive oil | 4.5 g |
Good to know
Salt is the one to be careful with: a teaspoon of fine table salt contains about twice as much salt as a teaspoon of flaky kosher salt. When a recipe says "salt," check which kind the author used.
For nutrition tracking, note that a teaspoon of sugar is 4.2 g — about 16 calories — which adds up fast across coffees.
These figures assume level teaspoons. A heaping teaspoon can hold double the amount.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams of sugar are in a teaspoon?
A level teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs about 4.2 grams.
How many grams of salt are in a teaspoon?
A level teaspoon of fine table salt weighs about 6 grams. Kosher salt is much lighter per spoon — around 3 grams.
Is 5 grams one teaspoon?
Only as a rough water-based approximation (a teaspoon is 4.9 ml). Real ingredients range from under 3 g (spices, flour) to 7 g (honey) per teaspoon.
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