Milk: Teaspoons to Grams Converter
1 teaspoon (tsp) equals 5.04166666667 grams (g).
Quick answer
One US teaspoon of milk weighs about 5.04 g. Three teaspoons make a tablespoon (15.1 g).
- 1 teaspoon = 5.041666667 grams
- 1 gram = 0.1983471074 teaspoons
- Formula: g = tsp × 5.04166666667
- Quick estimate: 1 tsp ≈ 5 g.
1 teaspoon = 5.041666667 grams
How to convert teaspoons to grams
g = tsp × 5.04166666667
To convert teaspoons to grams, multiply the number of teaspoons by 5.04166666667.
Example: 0.5 tsp to g
- Start with the value in teaspoons: 0.5 tsp.
- Multiply by 5.04166666667: 0.5 × 5.04166666667 = 2.520833333.
- Result: 0.5 teaspoons = 2.520833333 grams.
Going the other way, 1 gram = 0.198347107438 teaspoons, so to convert grams back to teaspoons you divide by the same number. See grams to teaspoons.
Where the conversion factor comes from
Cups and spoons measure volume, while grams measure weight, so there is no single cups-to-grams factor: it depends on how dense the ingredient is. Whole cow's milk is slightly denser than water. By standard baking reference weights, one level US cup (236.6 mL) of milk weighs about 242 g (8.54 oz), or 1.02 g per milliliter.
Measure in a liquid measuring cup at eye level.
Mental math: tsp to g in your head
Multiply teaspoons by 5.04: ½ tsp ≈ 2.5 g, 2 tsp ≈ 10.1 g.
When you need to convert teaspoons to grams
- Leaveners, salt, spices and other small amounts.
- Scaling recipes by weight.
Common mistakes
- Using cutlery teaspoons, which hold anywhere from 2.5 to 7 mL.
Everyday teaspoons in grams
| Example | Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 0.25 tsp | 1.2604 g |
| ½ teaspoon | 0.5 tsp | 2.5208 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 1 tsp | 5.0417 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 2 tsp | 10.083 g |
| 1 tablespoon (3 tsp) | 3 tsp | 15.125 g |
Teaspoons to grams conversion table
What is a teaspoon?
A US teaspoon of milk weighs about 5.04 grams.
What is a gram?
Weighing milk in grams is the most accurate way to bake: one US cup is about 242 g.
Convert teaspoons to other units
Convert other units to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a teaspoon?
One teaspoon is 5.041666667 grams.
How many teaspoons are in a gram?
One gram is 0.1983471074 teaspoons.
What is the formula to convert teaspoons to grams?
g = tsp × 5.04166666667.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of milk?
About 5.04 g.