1/2 Teaspoon of Gelatin Powder in Grams
1/2 teaspoon of gelatin powder = 1.6 grams
That's 1.6 g, or 0.06 oz by weight.
1/2 teaspoon of gelatin powder in other units
- Grams
- 1.6
- Ounces
- 0.06
- US cups
- 0.01
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.01
- Tablespoons
- 0.17
- Milliliters
- 2.5
How to convert teaspoons of gelatin powder to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of gelatin powder weighs about 150 g, so one teaspoon is 3.1 g and 1/2 × 3.1 = 1.6 g.
One US envelope of powdered gelatin is about 7 g, roughly 2¼ teaspoons, and sets 2 cups of liquid.
Gelatin Powder: 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 |
1/2 teaspoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 2 grams |
| Baking Soda | 2.4 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 teaspoon of gelatin powder?
1/2 teaspoon of gelatin powder is 1.6 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 gelatin powder or measure it by volume?
One US envelope of powdered gelatin is about 7 g, roughly 2¼ teaspoons, and sets 2 cups of liquid. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.