20 Grams of Instant Yeast to Teaspoons
20 grams of instant yeast = about 6½ teaspoons
That's 6.4 teaspoons, or 2.13 tablespoons.
20 grams of instant yeast in other units
- Ounces
- 0.71
- US cups
- 0.13
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.13
- Tablespoons
- 2.13
- Milliliters
- 32
How to convert grams of instant yeast to teaspoons
One level teaspoon of instant yeast weighs about 3.1 g (1/48 of a 150 g cup). 20 ÷ 3.1 = 6.4 teaspoons, or 2.13 tablespoons.
A standard ¼ oz yeast packet holds 7 g, about 2¼ teaspoons.
Instant Yeast: grams to teaspoons chart
| 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 |
20 grams of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Teaspoons | Exact |
|---|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 5 teaspoons | 5 tsp |
| Baking Soda | about 4¼ teaspoons | 4.17 tsp |
| Table Salt | about 3¼ teaspoons | 3.33 tsp |
| Ground Cinnamon | about 7¾ teaspoons | 7.68 tsp |
| Vanilla Extract | about 4½ teaspoons | 4.62 tsp |
| Cream of Tartar | about 6½ teaspoons | 6.4 tsp |
| Gelatin Powder | about 6½ teaspoons | 6.4 tsp |
More instant yeast conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons is 20 grams of instant yeast?
20 grams of instant yeast is about 6½ teaspoons (6.4 tsp), 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 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.