Black pepper, ground: How Many Grams in a Teaspoon?
Ground black pepper is one of the most-measured spices in recipe scaling. A teaspoon of finely ground pepper weighs just 2.7 g — but grind coarseness, freshness, and packing method shift that number measurably. Weighing beats volume measurement for rubs, brines, and spice blends where pepper drives heat level.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 27 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 35 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 25 | 67 |
| 30 | 80 |
Weigh for rubs and sauces; freshly ground tastes brighter than pre-ground.
tsp2.66 g
Data: USDA FoodData Central
FAQ
- How many grams is 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper?
- A quarter teaspoon of ground black pepper weighs about 0.7 g. This is the most common recipe measurement for a light seasoning — use the tsp-to-gram table above for other quantities.
- Does freshly ground black pepper weigh less than pre-ground?
- Yes. Freshly ground pepper is coarser and less dense, typically weighing 10–20% less per teaspoon than finely pre-ground powder. Our table uses the USDA standard for finely ground black pepper (0.54 g/mL). Add 10–15% to table values if your grind is noticeably coarser.