1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon in Grams
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon = 1.3 grams
That's 1.3 g, or 0.05 oz by weight.
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in other units
- Grams
- 1.3
- Ounces
- 0.05
- US cups
- 0.01
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.01
- Tablespoons
- 0.17
- Milliliters
- 2.5
How to convert teaspoons of ground cinnamon to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of ground cinnamon weighs about 125 g, so one teaspoon is 2.6 g and 1/2 × 2.6 = 1.3 g.
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml.
Ground Cinnamon: teaspoons to grams chart
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 teaspoon | 0.7 grams |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 1.3 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.6 grams |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 3.9 grams |
| 2 teaspoons | 5.2 grams |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.8 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 |
| Vanilla Extract | 2.2 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 1.6 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 1.6 grams |
More ground cinnamon conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon?
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon is 1.3 grams, based on 125 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 ground cinnamon 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.