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Teaspoons (tsp) to grams — water approximation

Approximate teaspoons to grams using water density (1 tsp ≈ 5 g for water). Use the ingredient converter for accuracy.

Based on water density. Sugar, flour, salt and spices differ — use the ingredient-specific page for precise values.

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.

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Grams

Water-density approximation. For flour, sugar, oil and other ingredients use the ingredient-specific converter — 1 cup of flour is not 1 cup of honey.

Reference table

TspGrams
0.251.25
0.52.50
0.753.75
15.00
1.57.50
210.00
315.00
420.00
525.00
630.00
840.00
1260.00

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When to use this converter

Useful approximation for water and similar thin liquids; heavier or lighter ingredients differ.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • 1 tsp of sugar ≈ 4.2 g, not 5 g. Always use ingredient-specific pages for baking.
  • Measuring spices by weight (scale) is more consistent than by teaspoons across brands.
Quick example 3 tsp of water = 15 g. But 3 tsp of table salt = ~18 g. Always use the ingredient page.

Related converters

Ingredient-specific converters (real density)