5 Tablespoons of Instant Yeast in Grams
5 tablespoons of instant yeast = 47 grams
That's 47 g, or 1.65 oz by weight.
5 tablespoons of instant yeast in other units
- Grams
- 47
- Ounces
- 1.65
- US cups
- 0.31
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.3
- Milliliters
- 74
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 5 × 9.4 = 47 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 |
5 tablespoons of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 60 grams |
| Baking Soda | 72 grams |
| Table Salt | 90 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 39 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 65 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 47 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 47 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 5 tablespoons of instant yeast?
5 tablespoons of instant yeast is 47 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.