Teaspoons to Grams Converter
Convert teaspoons (tsp) to grams (g)
Result
1 tsp of water = 4.928921594 g
1 tsp in other units
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How to convert teaspoons to grams
Weight and volume are linked by density. Water weighs 1 gram per millilitre, so for water g = tsp × 4.928922 (water). For other substances, pick one above.
g = tsp × 4.928922 (water)
2 tsp of water = 9.857843 g
Other substances
1 tsp is milk 5.077 g, cooking oil 4.535 g, ghee (melted) 4.485 g, honey 6.999 g. Lighter substances such as oil take up more volume for the same weight.
About teaspoons (tsp)
A US teaspoon is about 4.93 mL (often rounded to 5 mL).
About grams (g)
A gram is one thousandth of a kilogram. Recipes and kitchen scales use grams.
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in one teaspoon?
For water, one teaspoon is 4.928922 grams. For other substances it depends on density: milk 5.077 g, cooking oil 4.535 g, ghee (melted) 4.485 g, honey 6.999 g.
Is the tsp to g conversion the same for every liquid?
No. Weight and volume are linked by density, so oil, milk and honey all give different answers. Pick the substance in the converter above.
How do I convert teaspoons to grams?
Turn the volume into millilitres, multiply by the density in g/mL to get grams, then convert to grams. For water: 2 tsp = 9.857843 g.