Convert between teaspoons (tsp) and grams (g) for a multitude of cooking and baking ingredients. Note that teaspoon figures are level teaspoons, not rounded or heaped (it can make a big difference).
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Whilst a level teaspoon of sugar weighs about 4.2 grams, a level teaspoon of salt weighs about 6 grams. This is because salt is a denser ingredient than sugar, meaning it weighs more.
To make an accurate conversion between grams and teaspoons for your recipe, you need to factor in the density of the ingredient. We have included conversion tables for sugar and salt below.
| Teaspoons to grams | Teaspoons to grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon = 4.2g | 6 teaspoons = 25.2g |
| 2 teaspoons = 8.4g | 7 teaspoons = 29.4g |
| 3 teaspoons = 12.6g | 8 teaspoons = 33.6g |
| 4 teaspoons = 16.7g | 9 teaspoons = 37.7g |
| 5 teaspoons = 20.9g | 10 teaspoons = 41.8g |
There are approximately 4.2 grams in a level teaspoon of granulated sugar. This means 1 level teaspoon of sugar measures approximately 4.2 grams and 1 tablespoon (which is 3 teaspoons) measures approximately 12.6 grams.
If you want to know more about converting units of sugar, see our guide on how many grams of sugar are in a teaspoon?
| Teaspoons to grams | Teaspoons to grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon = 5.9g | 6 teaspoons = 35.4g |
| 2 teaspoons = 11.8g | 7 teaspoons = 41.4g |
| 3 teaspoons = 17.8g | 8 teaspoons = 47.3g |
| 4 teaspoons = 23.7g | 9 teaspoons = 53.3g |
| 5 teaspoons = 29.6g | 10 teaspoons = 59.2g |
There are approximately 5.9 grams in a level teaspoon of salt.
Please be aware that the list of ingredient options included in the converter and the reference tables are approximations, meaning the result you receive will be an estimate. The ingredient densities were sourced from the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations as well as other information sources.
Other cooking converters available on this website include cups and grams, cups and ounces and pounds and cups. We also have a reference page for common baking conversions.