1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Soda in Grams
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda = 2.4 grams
That's 2.4 g, or 0.08 oz by weight.
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in other units
- Grams
- 2.4
- Ounces
- 0.08
- US cups
- 0.01
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.01
- Tablespoons
- 0.17
- Milliliters
- 2.5
How to convert teaspoons of baking soda to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of baking soda weighs about 230 g, so one teaspoon is 4.8 g and 1/2 × 4.8 = 2.4 g.
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml.
Baking Soda: teaspoons to grams chart
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.2 grams |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.4 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.8 grams |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 7.2 grams |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.6 grams |
| 3 teaspoons | 14 grams |
1/2 teaspoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 2 grams |
| Table Salt | 3 grams |
| Instant Yeast | 1.6 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1.3 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 2.2 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 1.6 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 1.6 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda?
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda is 2.4 grams, based on 230 g per level US cup.
Is a teaspoon the same everywhere?
Almost. US and UK tablespoons hold about 15 ml and teaspoons about 5 ml. Australia is the exception: an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml (4 teaspoons), so use ¾ of an Australian tablespoon to match a US one.
Should I weigh baking soda or measure it by volume?
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.