Salt Converter
Convert table salt between teaspoons and grams
Result
6 g
Grams
1 tsp = 6 g
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How the conversion works
These conversions are for fine table salt: about 6 g per teaspoon. Coarse and flaky salts weigh much less per spoon.
g = tsp × 6
1 tsp = 6 g
Salt and health
WHO recommends less than 5 g of salt a day for adults, a little under one teaspoon of table salt.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a teaspoon of salt?
About 6 g of table salt.
How much salt should I eat a day?
WHO advises less than 5 g a day for adults.
Does rock salt or sea salt weigh the same?
No. Coarse salts have bigger gaps between crystals, so a teaspoon weighs less. Weigh them if accuracy matters.