Grams to Teaspoons Converter
There is no single answer for grams to teaspoons, because grams measure weight and teaspoons measure volume. The answer depends on the ingredient: 5 grams of all-purpose flour is 1.92 tsp.
Type a number and the answer appears straight away.
5 grams of water =1.014 tsp
- Density used
- 1 g/mL
Weights are typical values. Packing, brand and moisture change the result, so weigh ingredients when accuracy matters.
| Ingredient | 5 grams in teaspoons |
|---|---|
| Water | 1.014 |
| Milk | 0.9796 |
| All-purpose flour | 1.92 |
| Bread flour | 1.846 |
| Cake flour | 2.105 |
| Whole wheat flour | 2 |
| Almond flour | 2.5 |
| Granulated sugar | 1.2 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 1.091 |
| Powdered sugar | 2 |
| Butter | 1.057 |
| Vegetable oil | 1.101 |
| Olive oil | 1.111 |
| Honey | 0.7059 |
| Maple syrup | 0.7453 |
| Rolled oats | 2.667 |
| White rice (uncooked) | 1.297 |
| Cocoa powder | 2.824 |
| Cornstarch | 2 |
| Table salt | 0.8219 |
| Baking powder | 1.086 |
| Chocolate chips | 1.412 |
| Peanut butter | 0.8889 |
| Yogurt or sour cream | 0.9796 |
The math behind it: Grams to Teaspoons
volume = weight / density
Choose your ingredient above and the calculator applies its typical density. Dry goods are assumed to be spooned into the cup and leveled off; scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 20% more.
5 grams in teaspoons, by ingredient
| Ingredient | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| Water | 1.014 |
| Milk | 0.9796 |
| All-purpose flour | 1.92 |
| Bread flour | 1.846 |
| Cake flour | 2.105 |
| Whole wheat flour | 2 |
| Almond flour | 2.5 |
| Granulated sugar | 1.2 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 1.091 |
| Powdered sugar | 2 |
| Butter | 1.057 |
| Vegetable oil | 1.101 |
| Olive oil | 1.111 |
| Honey | 0.7059 |
| Maple syrup | 0.7453 |
| Rolled oats | 2.667 |
| White rice (uncooked) | 1.297 |
| Cocoa powder | 2.824 |
| Cornstarch | 2 |
| Table salt | 0.8219 |
| Baking powder | 1.086 |
| Chocolate chips | 1.412 |
| Peanut butter | 0.8889 |
| Yogurt or sour cream | 0.9796 |
Common questions
How many teaspoons are in 5 grams?
It depends on the ingredient. For all-purpose flour it is 1.92 tsp; for yogurt or sour cream it is 0.9796 tsp. The chart above lists every ingredient we cover.
Is it better to weigh ingredients or use cups?
Weighing is more consistent, especially for flour, where a cup can vary by 30 grams depending on how it is filled. Professional bakers measure by weight for that reason.
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