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Gram to Teaspoon Converter

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Gram to Teaspoon Converter

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Quick Answer: Gram to Teaspoon

1 gram equals a different number of teaspoons depending on the ingredient, because every kitchen ingredient has its own density. Quick g to tsp reference for the most-searched ingredients:

  • 1 g flour = 0.4 tsp
  • 1 g granulated sugar = 0.24 tsp
  • 1 g butter = 0.21 tsp
  • 1 g honey = 0.14 tsp
  • 1 g fine table salt = 0.17 tsp
  • 1 g cocoa powder = 0.57 tsp This is why a universal “1 gram in teaspoons = 0.2 tsp” rule never works in real recipes. Use the ingredient-specific values below for accurate grams to teaspoons conversion.

Common Gram to Teaspoon Conversions

Use this short table to answer the most popular “how many teaspoons in a gram” questions at a glance.

Ingredient 1 g in teaspoons
All-Purpose Flour 0.40 tsp
Bread Flour 0.40 tsp
Cake Flour 0.40 tsp
Whole Wheat Flour 0.43 tsp
Almond Flour 0.50 tsp
Granulated Sugar 0.24 tsp
Brown Sugar (Packed) 0.23 tsp
Powdered Sugar 0.43 tsp
Butter (Solid or Melted) 0.21 tsp
Honey 0.14 tsp
Maple Syrup 0.15 tsp
Fine Table Salt 0.17 tsp
Kosher Salt (Morton’s) 0.19 tsp
Cocoa Powder 0.57 tsp
Peanut Butter 0.18 tsp

Full Gram to Teaspoon Chart (All 41 Ingredients)

Complete g to tsp dataset for every ingredient in the converter. All values use the US teaspoon standard (4.92892 ml).

Flours and Grains

Ingredient 1 g (tsp)
All-Purpose Flour 0.4000
Bread Flour 0.4000
Cake Flour 0.4000
Pastry Flour 0.4525
Whole Wheat Flour 0.4255
Gluten-Free Flour 0.3077
Semolina Flour 0.2941
Almond Flour 0.5000
Coconut Flour 0.3745
Cornmeal 0.3472
Bran (Wheat) 0.7519
Rye Flour 0.4525
Oats 0.5405
White Rice (dry) 0.2421
Brown Rice (dry) 0.2597
Quinoa 0.2710

Sugars and Sweeteners

Ingredient 1 g (tsp)
Granulated Sugar 0.2421
Brown Sugar (Packed) 0.2252
Powdered Sugar 0.4255
Caster Sugar 0.2525
Cane Sugar (Raw) 0.2667
Coconut Sugar 0.3115
Honey 0.1429
Molasses 0.1412
Maple Syrup 0.1538
Golden Syrup 0.1449
Corn Syrup 0.1538
Agave Nectar 0.1429

Fats and Oils

Ingredient 1 g (tsp)
Butter (Solid) 0.2123
Butter (Melted) 0.2123
Ghee 0.2725
Lard 0.2123
Margarine 0.2114
Coconut Oil (Solid) 0.2123

Nut Butters and Spreads

Ingredient 1 g (tsp)
Peanut Butter 0.1776
Almond Butter 0.1764
Nutella 0.1610

Salts and Powders

Ingredient 1 g (tsp)
Salt (Fine/Table) 0.1667
Kosher Salt (Morton’s) 0.1876
Sea Salt 0.2000
Cocoa Powder 0.5714

Gram to Teaspoon Conversion for Common Recipe Amounts

Scale gram to teaspoon conversions across every standard recipe weight, from 1 g up to 100 g.

Ingredient 1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g
All-Purpose Flour 0.40 tsp 0.80 tsp 2.00 tsp 4.00 tsp 8.00 tsp 20.00 tsp 40.00 tsp
Bread Flour 0.40 tsp 0.80 tsp 2.00 tsp 4.00 tsp 8.00 tsp 20.00 tsp 40.00 tsp
Whole Wheat Flour 0.43 tsp 0.85 tsp 2.13 tsp 4.26 tsp 8.51 tsp 21.28 tsp 42.55 tsp
Almond Flour 0.50 tsp 1.00 tsp 2.50 tsp 5.00 tsp 10.00 tsp 25.00 tsp 50.00 tsp
Coconut Flour 0.37 tsp 0.75 tsp 1.87 tsp 3.75 tsp 7.49 tsp 18.73 tsp 37.45 tsp
Oats 0.54 tsp 1.08 tsp 2.70 tsp 5.41 tsp 10.81 tsp 27.03 tsp 54.05 tsp
Granulated Sugar 0.24 tsp 0.48 tsp 1.21 tsp 2.42 tsp 4.84 tsp 12.11 tsp 24.21 tsp
Brown Sugar (Packed) 0.23 tsp 0.45 tsp 1.13 tsp 2.25 tsp 4.50 tsp 11.26 tsp 22.52 tsp
Powdered Sugar 0.43 tsp 0.85 tsp 2.13 tsp 4.26 tsp 8.51 tsp 21.28 tsp 42.55 tsp
Butter (Melted) 0.21 tsp 0.42 tsp 1.06 tsp 2.12 tsp 4.25 tsp 10.62 tsp 21.23 tsp
Ghee 0.27 tsp 0.55 tsp 1.36 tsp 2.73 tsp 5.45 tsp 13.63 tsp 27.25 tsp
Honey 0.14 tsp 0.29 tsp 0.71 tsp 1.43 tsp 2.86 tsp 7.14 tsp 14.29 tsp
Maple Syrup 0.15 tsp 0.31 tsp 0.77 tsp 1.54 tsp 3.08 tsp 7.69 tsp 15.38 tsp
Molasses 0.14 tsp 0.28 tsp 0.71 tsp 1.41 tsp 2.82 tsp 7.06 tsp 14.12 tsp
Peanut Butter 0.18 tsp 0.36 tsp 0.89 tsp 1.78 tsp 3.55 tsp 8.88 tsp 17.76 tsp
Almond Butter 0.18 tsp 0.35 tsp 0.88 tsp 1.76 tsp 3.53 tsp 8.82 tsp 17.64 tsp
Nutella 0.16 tsp 0.32 tsp 0.81 tsp 1.61 tsp 3.22 tsp 8.05 tsp 16.10 tsp
Fine Table Salt 0.17 tsp 0.33 tsp 0.83 tsp 1.67 tsp 3.33 tsp 8.33 tsp 16.67 tsp
Kosher Salt (Morton’s) 0.19 tsp 0.38 tsp 0.94 tsp 1.88 tsp 3.75 tsp 9.38 tsp 18.76 tsp
Sea Salt 0.20 tsp 0.40 tsp 1.00 tsp 2.00 tsp 4.00 tsp 10.00 tsp 20.00 tsp
Cocoa Powder 0.57 tsp 1.14 tsp 2.86 tsp 5.71 tsp 11.43 tsp 28.57 tsp 57.14 tsp

Why Gram to Teaspoon Conversion Varies

A gram measures weight, but a teaspoon measures volume (4.92892 ml in the US). Converting grams to teaspoons depends entirely on how dense the ingredient is. Light, airy ingredients occupy more teaspoons per gram, while dense ingredients occupy fewer teaspoons per gram.

Density Level Example 1 g in Teaspoons
Ultra-Light Bran (Wheat) 0.75 tsp
Light Cocoa Powder 0.57 tsp
Light Oats 0.54 tsp
Light Almond Flour 0.50 tsp
Light-Medium All-Purpose Flour 0.40 tsp
Medium Coconut Flour 0.37 tsp
Medium Granulated Sugar 0.24 tsp
Heavy Butter 0.21 tsp
Heavy Sea Salt 0.20 tsp
Very Heavy Fine Table Salt 0.17 tsp
Ultra-Heavy Honey 0.14 tsp

1 gram of bran takes up over 5 times more teaspoon-volume than 1 gram of molasses. This is why a “1 g = 0.2 tsp” rule fails in real baking. For reverse direction conversions, use the Teaspoon to Gram Converter.

Gram to Teaspoon Formula

The formula behind every gram to teaspoon conversion is simple: Teaspoons = Grams × Ingredient Density (tsp/g) Example: Convert 10 grams of all-purpose flour to teaspoons. 10 × 0.40 = 4 teaspoons

Practical Conversion Examples

Real grams to teaspoons calculations using ingredients from the tool:

  • 25 g bread flour: 25 × 0.40 = 10 tsp
  • 15 g honey: 15 × 0.1429 = 2.14 tsp
  • 12 g Morton’s kosher salt: 12 × 0.1876 = 2.25 tsp
  • 20 g Nutella: 20 × 0.1610 = 3.22 tsp
  • 5 g coconut oil: 5 × 0.2123 = 1.06 tsp

Ingredient Weight Comparisons

How gram to teaspoon values stack up within each ingredient category. For tablespoon-level conversions, the Gram to Tablespoon Converter handles larger weights more efficiently.

Flour Comparison

All 9 flour types ranked by teaspoons per gram.

Flour Type 1 g (tsp) vs All-Purpose
Semolina Flour 0.29 tsp 28% fewer tsp/g
Gluten-Free Flour 0.31 tsp 23% fewer tsp/g
Coconut Flour 0.37 tsp 6% fewer tsp/g
All-Purpose Flour 0.40 tsp Baseline
Bread Flour 0.40 tsp Same
Cake Flour 0.40 tsp Same
Whole Wheat Flour 0.43 tsp 6% more tsp/g
Pastry Flour 0.45 tsp 13% more tsp/g
Rye Flour 0.45 tsp 13% more tsp/g
Almond Flour 0.50 tsp 25% more tsp/g

Denser flours like semolina and gluten-free blends require fewer teaspoons per gram, while airy flours like almond and pastry need more teaspoons to reach the same weight.

Sugar and Sweeteners

Liquid sweeteners occupy roughly 40% fewer teaspoons per gram than dry sugars because they are denser.

Sweetener 1 g (tsp) Type
Molasses 0.14 tsp Liquid
Honey 0.14 tsp Liquid
Agave Nectar 0.14 tsp Liquid
Golden Syrup 0.14 tsp Liquid
Corn Syrup 0.15 tsp Liquid
Maple Syrup 0.15 tsp Liquid
Brown Sugar (Packed) 0.23 tsp Dry packed
Granulated Sugar 0.24 tsp Dry
Caster Sugar 0.25 tsp Dry
Cane Sugar (Raw) 0.27 tsp Dry
Coconut Sugar 0.31 tsp Dry
Powdered Sugar 0.43 tsp Dry (lightest)

1 gram of molasses fits in 0.14 tsp, while 1 gram of powdered sugar needs 0.43 tsp, about 3 times more volume.

Fats and Oils

Fat Type 1 g (tsp)
Margarine 0.21 tsp
Butter (Solid) 0.21 tsp
Butter (Melted) 0.21 tsp
Lard 0.21 tsp
Coconut Oil (Solid) 0.21 tsp
Ghee 0.27 tsp

Most animal and plant fats sit around 0.21 tsp per gram, making them nearly interchangeable by weight. Ghee is the exception at 0.27 tsp/g because it contains less water.

Salts

Salt Type 1 g (tsp) vs Table Salt
Fine Table Salt 0.17 tsp Baseline (densest)
Kosher Salt (Morton’s) 0.19 tsp 13% more tsp/g
Sea Salt 0.20 tsp 20% more tsp/g

Sea salt needs 20% more teaspoons than fine table salt to match the same gram weight. If a recipe lists salt in grams, always use the exact salt type for accurate seasoning.

Spreads

Spread 1 g (tsp)
Nutella 0.16 tsp
Almond Butter 0.18 tsp
Peanut Butter 0.18 tsp

Nutella is the densest spread in the converter, needing fewer teaspoons per gram than peanut or almond butter due to its high sugar and cocoa content.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 gram?

It depends on the ingredient. Flour is 0.40 tsp, sugar is 0.24 tsp, butter is 0.21 tsp, salt is 0.17 tsp, and honey is 0.14 tsp per gram.

Is 1 gram always 0.2 teaspoons?

No. The 1 g = 0.2 tsp rule only works for water. Dry ingredients and syrups have very different densities.

How many teaspoons in a gram of flour?

1 gram of all-purpose, bread, or cake flour equals 0.40 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of sugar?

Granulated sugar is 0.24 tsp, brown sugar packed is 0.23 tsp, powdered sugar is 0.43 tsp per gram.

How many teaspoons in a gram of butter?

1 gram of butter, solid or melted, equals 0.21 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of salt?

Fine table salt is 0.17 tsp, Morton’s kosher salt is 0.19 tsp, sea salt is 0.20 tsp per gram.

How many teaspoons in a gram of honey?

1 gram of honey equals 0.14 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of cocoa powder?

1 gram of cocoa powder equals 0.57 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of peanut butter?

1 gram of peanut butter equals 0.18 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of Nutella?

1 gram of Nutella equals 0.16 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of oats?

1 gram of rolled oats equals 0.54 tsp.

How many teaspoons in a gram of rice?

Dry white rice is 0.24 tsp, dry brown rice is 0.26 tsp per gram.

How many grams of flour is 1 tsp?

For the reverse calculation, 1 teaspoon of flour equals 2.5 grams. The Teaspoon to Gram Converter handles this direction.

Does kosher salt need more teaspoons than table salt per gram?

Yes. 1 g of Morton’s kosher salt equals 0.19 tsp, while 1 g of fine table salt equals 0.17 tsp, a 13% volume difference.

Can this g to tsp converter handle fractions of a gram?

Yes. Enter any decimal like 0.5, 1.25, 3.75, or 12.5 and the converter returns exact teaspoons.

Data Sources and Accuracy

Every gram to teaspoon value in this converter is derived from official US government measurement and food composition databases:

  1. USDA FoodData Central supplies the density and nutrition baselines for every ingredient profile in this tool.
  2. NIST Metric/SI Units Reference defines the official US gram and US teaspoon volume standards used in the formula.
  3. USDA Agricultural Research Service provides standardized USA food weight references.
  4. FDA Food Labeling Guide aligns this tool’s gram weights with US serving size and packaging rules.
  5. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements informs nutrient-per-gram density values for nut butters and seeds.
  6. USDA Economic Research Service supplies USA retail and household ingredient weight conventions used in the scaling tables above.

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