Grams to Teaspoons Converter
How many teaspoons is a gram? It depends on the ingredient. Teaspoons measure volume while grams measure weight, so pick your ingredient below for a density-accurate grams-to-teaspoons conversion — handy for small amounts like spices, yeast, and baking powder.
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10 grams to teaspoons by Ingredient
The same gram of each ingredient converts to a different number of teaspoons, because their densities differ:
| Ingredient | 10 g | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Flours | ||
| All-Purpose Flour | 3.84 tsp | 125g |
| Bread Flour | 3.78 tsp | 127g |
| Cake Flour | 4.21 tsp | 114g |
| Self-Rising Flour | 3.84 tsp | 125g |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Almond Flour | 5 tsp | 96g |
| Coconut Flour | 3.75 tsp | 128g |
| Oat Flour | 4.62 tsp | 104g |
| Rye Flour | 4.71 tsp | 102g |
| Spelt Flour | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Semolina Flour | 2.87 tsp | 167g |
| Buckwheat Flour | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Sugars and sweeteners | ||
| Granulated Sugar | 2.4 tsp | 200g |
| Brown Sugar (Packed) | 2.18 tsp | 220g |
| Powdered Sugar | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Coconut Sugar | 2.67 tsp | 180g |
| Turbinado Sugar | 2.4 tsp | 200g |
| Honey | 1.41 tsp | 340g |
| Maple Syrup | 1.49 tsp | 322g |
| Corn Syrup | 1.41 tsp | 340g |
| Molasses | 1.46 tsp | 328g |
| Agave Nectar | 1.43 tsp | 336g |
| Butter, oils and fats | ||
| Butter | 2.11 tsp | 227g |
| Margarine | 2.11 tsp | 227g |
| Shortening | 2.34 tsp | 205g |
| Vegetable Oil | 2.2 tsp | 218g |
| Olive Oil | 2.22 tsp | 216g |
| Coconut Oil | 2.2 tsp | 218g |
| Lard | 2.34 tsp | 205g |
| Dairy | ||
| Milk | 1.96 tsp | 245g |
| Buttermilk | 1.96 tsp | 245g |
| Heavy Cream | 2.02 tsp | 238g |
| Half and Half | 1.98 tsp | 242g |
| Sour Cream | 1.98 tsp | 242g |
| Yogurt | 1.96 tsp | 245g |
| Greek Yogurt | 1.96 tsp | 245g |
| Cream Cheese | 2.07 tsp | 232g |
| Condensed Milk | 1.57 tsp | 306g |
| Evaporated Milk | 1.9 tsp | 252g |
| Ricotta Cheese | 1.95 tsp | 246g |
| Cottage Cheese | 2.12 tsp | 226g |
| Liquids | ||
| Water | 2.03 tsp | 236g |
| Almond Milk | 1.97 tsp | 244g |
| Oat Milk | 1.97 tsp | 244g |
| Soy Milk | 1.98 tsp | 243g |
| Coconut Milk | 2.12 tsp | 226g |
| Lemon Juice | 1.97 tsp | 244g |
| Orange Juice | 1.94 tsp | 248g |
| Vanilla Extract | 2.31 tsp | 208g |
| Chicken Broth | 2 tsp | 240g |
| Coffee (Brewed) | 2.03 tsp | 237g |
| Rice, grains and pasta | ||
| Rice (Uncooked) | 2.59 tsp | 185g |
| Brown Rice (Uncooked) | 2.53 tsp | 190g |
| Arborio Rice | 2.4 tsp | 200g |
| Oats | 5.33 tsp | 90g |
| Quinoa | 2.82 tsp | 170g |
| Couscous | 2.77 tsp | 173g |
| Bulgur | 3.43 tsp | 140g |
| Barley | 2.4 tsp | 200g |
| Cornmeal | 2.94 tsp | 163g |
| Spaghetti (Dry) | 4.8 tsp | 100g |
| Macaroni (Dry) | 4.57 tsp | 105g |
| Penne (Dry) | 4.8 tsp | 100g |
| Nuts and seeds | ||
| Almonds (Whole) | 3.36 tsp | 143g |
| Almonds (Sliced) | 5.22 tsp | 92g |
| Walnuts (Chopped) | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Pecans (Chopped) | 4.4 tsp | 109g |
| Cashews | 3.5 tsp | 137g |
| Peanuts | 3.29 tsp | 146g |
| Pistachios | 3.9 tsp | 123g |
| Peanut Butter | 1.86 tsp | 258g |
| Sesame Seeds | 3.33 tsp | 144g |
| Sunflower Seeds | 3.43 tsp | 140g |
| Pumpkin Seeds | 3.72 tsp | 129g |
| Chia Seeds | 2.86 tsp | 168g |
| Flax Seeds | 2.86 tsp | 168g |
| Baking staples | ||
| Cocoa Powder | 5.58 tsp | 86g |
| Chocolate Chips | 2.82 tsp | 170g |
| White Chocolate Chips | 2.82 tsp | 170g |
| Cornstarch | 3.75 tsp | 128g |
| Breadcrumbs | 4.44 tsp | 108g |
| Shredded Coconut | 5.16 tsp | 93g |
| Raisins | 2.91 tsp | 165g |
| Dried Cranberries | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Milk Powder | 4 tsp | 120g |
| Baking Powder | 2.18 tsp | 220g |
| Baking Soda | 1.67 tsp | 288g |
| Instant Yeast | 3.2 tsp | 150g |
| Salt | 1.67 tsp | 288g |
| Gelatin Powder | 3.2 tsp | 150g |
| Cheese | ||
| Parmesan (Grated) | 4.8 tsp | 100g |
| Cheddar (Shredded) | 4.25 tsp | 113g |
| Mozzarella (Shredded) | 4.29 tsp | 112g |
| Feta (Crumbled) | 3.2 tsp | 150g |
| Blue Cheese (Crumbled) | 3.56 tsp | 135g |
| Goat Cheese | 2.09 tsp | 230g |
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Why Grams to Teaspoons Depends on the Ingredient
A teaspoon is a fixed volume (about 4.9ml), but the weight inside it changes with the ingredient. One teaspoon of all-purpose flour is about 2.6 grams, while a teaspoon of salt is much heavier because salt crystals pack densely.
For tiny quantities — yeast, baking soda, spices — grams and teaspoons rarely line up neatly, so weighing or an ingredient-aware converter beats guessing. This tool divides each ingredient’s density down to the teaspoon (1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many teaspoons is 10 grams?
10 grams is about 3.8 teaspoons of flour or 2.5 teaspoons of granulated sugar. Denser ingredients give fewer teaspoons for the same weight.
How many grams are in a teaspoon of sugar?
One level teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs about 4.2 grams.
How many grams is a teaspoon of baking powder?
About 4 grams per level teaspoon. Baking powder and baking soda are dense, so a teaspoon weighs more than a teaspoon of flour.
Why are grams-to-teaspoons different for each ingredient?
Because a teaspoon measures volume and grams measure weight. The same spoon holds different weights depending on how dense the ingredient is.