Table Salt (Fine): mL to Grams Conversion
Salt is the most dangerous ingredient to convert by volume. Due to crystal size, 1 tablespoon of Table Salt weighs TWICE as much as 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal). Using a volume spoon without knowing the specific salt type can ruin a dish instantly. Weight is the universal equalizer.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 12 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 50 | 61 |
| 75 | 91 |
| 100 | 122 |
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Table Salt (Fine) has a density of 1.217 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 12 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Table Salt (Fine) so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
FAQ
- Table Salt vs. Kosher Salt: Can I swap them?
- ONLY by weight. By volume, absolutely not. Table salt is dense small crystals; Kosher salt is flaky large crystals. If a recipe asks for '1 tbsp Kosher salt' and you use '1 tbsp Table salt', your food will be twice as salty.