1 Tablespoon of Instant Yeast in Grams
1 tablespoon of instant yeast = 9.4 grams
That's 9.4 g, or 0.33 oz by weight.
1 tablespoon of instant yeast in other units
- Grams
- 9.4
- Ounces
- 0.33
- US cups
- 0.06
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.06
- Milliliters
- 15
How to convert tablespoons of instant yeast to grams
A US tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup. One cup of instant yeast weighs about 150 g, so one tablespoon is 9.4 g and 1 × 9.4 = 9.4 g.
A standard ¼ oz yeast packet holds 7 g, about 2¼ teaspoons.
Instant Yeast: tablespoons to grams chart
| 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 |
1 tablespoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 12 grams |
| Baking Soda | 14 grams |
| Table Salt | 18 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 7.8 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 13 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 9.4 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 9.4 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of instant yeast?
1 tablespoon of instant yeast is 9.4 grams, based on 150 g per level US cup.
Is a tablespoon 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 instant yeast or measure it by volume?
A standard ¼ oz yeast packet holds 7 g, about 2¼ teaspoons. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.