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Converting Teaspoons and Tablespoons of Ingredients into Grams

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Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned professional, accurate measurements are crucial. Converting teaspoons and tablespoons to grams removes guesswork and improves consistency—especially for hydrocolloids and modernist ingredients.

Below you’ll find easy-to-scan conversion tables for teaspoons (tsp) and tablespoons (tbsp) into grams (g), plus a comprehensive ingredient weight reference. For best accuracy—especially with powders—use a digital kitchen scale.

Key Takeaways

  • Converting tsp/tbsp to grams improves precision in cooking and baking.
  • Different ingredients have different densities—use ingredient-specific conversions when possible.
  • When in doubt, weigh ingredients for consistency and repeatable results.
  • Our free food calculators make scaling and conversions fast.

Teaspoons to Grams Conversion Table

Teaspoons Grams
1 tsp 4.2 g
2 tsp 8.4 g
3 tsp 12.6 g
4 tsp 16.8 g
5 tsp 21 g

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Tablespoons to Grams Conversion Table

Tablespoons Grams
1 tbsp 14.2 g
2 tbsp 28.4 g
3 tbsp 42.6 g
4 tbsp 56.8 g
5 tbsp 71 g

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Common Kitchen Conversions

Teaspoons / Tablespoons Grams
1 teaspoon 5 g
1/2 tablespoon 4 g
1 tablespoon 15 g
1/4 cup 30 g
1/3 cup 40 g
1/2 cup 60 g
1 cup 120 g

Note: weights vary by ingredient (e.g., flour vs. oil). For precise dosing with hydrocolloids, always weigh.

Ingredient-specific density matters—start here

Ingredient Weight Reference (per Teaspoon & Tablespoon)

Ingredient Grams per Tsp Grams per Tbsp Ingredient Grams per Tsp Grams per Tbsp
Agar Agar 2.5g 7.5g Locust Bean Gum 3.4g 10.2g
Amidated Low Methoxyl Pectin 2.6g 7.8g Maltodextrin 2.8g 8.4g
Acacia (Gum Arabic) 1.3g 5.3g Methylcellulose HV 1.2g 3.6g
Banana Powder 2.8g 8.4g Methylcellulose LV 1.4g 4.2g
Calcium Carbonate 3g 9.1g Pear Powder 2.8g 8.4g
Calcium Chloride 4g 12g Pineapple Powder 2.8g 8.4g
Calcium Lactate 2.7g 8.1g Potassium Alginate 4.1g 12.3g
Calcium Lactate Gluconate 3.1g 9.3g Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) 2.9g 8.7g
Citric Acid 3.8g 11.4g Raspberry Powder 2.8g 8.4g
Gellan Gum F 2g 6g Sodium Alginate 2.5g 7.5g
Gellan Gum LT100 1.7g 5.1g Sodium Citrate 4.1g 12.3g
Guar Gum 2.6g 7.8g Lecithin (Soy vs Sunflower) 1.9g 5.8g
Gum Arabic 1.3g 5.3g Strawberry Powder 2.8g 8.4g
Iota Carrageenan 2.5g 7.5g Sunflower Lecithin Powder 1.6g 5g
Kappa Carrageenan 1.8g 5.4g Tara Gum 2.8g 8.4g
Konjac Gum 3.2g 9.6g Xanthan Gum 3.1g 9.3g
Lambda Carrageenan 2.3g 6.9g Tara Gum 2.8g 8.4g
Lemon Powder 2.8g 8.4g Xanthan Gum 3.1g 9.3g

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Conclusion

Mastering weight conversion is essential for consistency. Use these tables to convert tsp/tbsp into grams, and consider weighing hydrocolloids and modernist ingredients to dial in texture with precision.

Found this useful? Try our free food calculators, or browse the Hydrocolloid Resources Hub.

FAQ

How do I convert teaspoons to grams?

Use an ingredient-specific conversion table because densities vary. For best accuracy—especially with powders—use a kitchen scale to weigh the ingredient.

Can I use one conversion for all ingredients?

No. Different ingredients have different densities, so a single conversion isn’t accurate for everything. Check the table for the specific ingredient or weigh it for precision.

Do tablespoons convert the same way as teaspoons?

No. Tablespoons are a different volume unit and have their own gram equivalents. Refer to the tablespoons-to-grams table for correct conversions.

Where can I find more conversion tools?

Visit our Important Tools & Helpful Calculators page for free calculators and additional resources tailored to ingredient conversions and recipe scaling.

Ed - Cape Crystal Brands

About the Author

Ed is the founder of Cape Crystal Brands, editor of the Beginner’s Guide to Hydrocolloids, and a passionate advocate for making food science accessible to all. Discover premium ingredients, expert resources, and free formulation tools at capecrystalbrands.com/tools.

— Ed

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