1 Teaspoon of Cream of Tartar in Grams
1 teaspoon of cream of tartar = 3.1 grams
That's 3.1 g, or 0.11 oz by weight.
1 teaspoon of cream of tartar in other units
- Grams
- 3.1
- Ounces
- 0.11
- US cups
- 0.02
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.02
- Tablespoons
- 0.33
- Milliliters
- 4.9
How to convert teaspoons of cream of tartar to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of cream of tartar weighs about 150 g, so one teaspoon is 3.1 g and 1 × 3.1 = 3.1 g.
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml.
Cream of Tartar: teaspoons to grams chart
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 teaspoon | 0.8 grams |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 1.6 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.1 grams |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 4.7 grams |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.3 grams |
| 3 teaspoons | 9.4 grams |
1 teaspoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 4 grams |
| Baking Soda | 4.8 grams |
| Table Salt | 6 grams |
| Instant Yeast | 3.1 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 2.6 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 4.3 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 3.1 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar?
1 teaspoon of cream of tartar is 3.1 grams, based on 150 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 cream of tartar 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.