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Instant Yeast conversions: teaspoons, tablespoons & grams
One level US teaspoon of instant yeast weighs about 3.1 g, and a tablespoon about 9.4 g. Also known as yeast, active dry yeast, fast action yeast. Pick an amount below for the exact answer, or use the converter.
- 1 teaspoon
- 3.1 g
- ½ teaspoon
- 1.6 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 9.4 g
- ¼ cup
- 38 g
A standard ¼ oz yeast packet holds 7 g, about 2¼ teaspoons.
Instant Yeast: tablespoons to grams
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/2 tablespoon | 4.7 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 9.4 grams |
| 2 tablespoons | 19 grams |
| 3 tablespoons | 28 grams |
| 4 tablespoons | 38 grams |
| 5 tablespoons | 47 grams |
| 6 tablespoons | 56 grams |
| 8 tablespoons | 75 grams |
Instant Yeast: teaspoons to grams
| 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 |
Instant Yeast: grams to teaspoons
| Grams | Teaspoons | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | about ¼ teaspoon | 0.32 tsp |
| 2 grams | about ¾ teaspoon | 0.64 tsp |
| 3 grams | about 1 teaspoon | 0.96 tsp |
| 4 grams | about 1¼ teaspoons | 1.28 tsp |
| 5 grams | about 1½ teaspoons | 1.6 tsp |
| 6 grams | about 2 teaspoons | 1.92 tsp |
| 7 grams | about 2¼ teaspoons | 2.24 tsp |
| 8 grams | about 2½ teaspoons | 2.56 tsp |
| 10 grams | about 3¼ teaspoons | 3.2 tsp |
| 12 grams | about 3¾ teaspoons | 3.84 tsp |
| 15 grams | about 4¾ teaspoons | 4.8 tsp |
| 20 grams | about 6½ teaspoons | 6.4 tsp |
| 25 grams | 8 teaspoons | 8 tsp |
| 30 grams | about 9½ teaspoons | 9.6 tsp |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a teaspoon of instant yeast?
One level US teaspoon of instant yeast weighs about 3.1 g, and a tablespoon about 9.4 g. These are typical values for level, spooned measures.
Should I weigh instant yeast or measure it by volume?
A standard ¼ oz yeast packet holds 7 g, about 2¼ teaspoons. Weighing is always more accurate.