Grams to teaspoons (tsp) — water approximation
Approximate grams to teaspoons using water density (1 g ≈ 1 mL, 1 tsp = 5 mL). Use the ingredient converter for accurate results.
Water approximation only. For spices, sugars, flours and oils, densities vary — use the ingredient-specific converter.
Density note These values use water density as an approximation. For flour, sugar, oil, honey and other ingredients results will differ — use the ingredient-specific pages for precision.
Reference table
| Grams | Tsp |
|---|---|
| 5 | 1.00 |
| 10 | 2.00 |
| 15 | 3.00 |
| 20 | 4.00 |
| 25 | 5.00 |
| 30 | 6.00 |
| 50 | 10.00 |
| 75 | 15.00 |
| 100 | 20.00 |
| 150 | 30.00 |
| 200 | 40.00 |
| 250 | 50.00 |
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When to use this converter
Approximate conversion for liquids; actual teaspoon weight varies by ingredient.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 1 tsp of salt ≈ 5–6 g (denser than water); 1 tsp of oil ≈ 4.5 g (lighter).
- Always measure spices and leaveners by volume (tsp) or by weight with a scale.
Quick example 10 g of water ≈ 2 tsp. But 10 g of baking soda ≈ 1.7 tsp. Use ingredient-specific data.