1/4 Teaspoon of Instant Yeast in Grams
1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast = 0.8 grams
That's 0.8 g, or 0.03 oz by weight.
1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast in other units
- Grams
- 0.8
- Ounces
- 0.03
- US cups
- 0.01
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0
- Tablespoons
- 0.08
- Milliliters
- 1.2
How to convert teaspoons of instant yeast to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of instant yeast weighs about 150 g, so one teaspoon is 3.1 g and 1/4 × 3.1 = 0.8 g.
A standard ¼ oz yeast packet holds 7 g, about 2¼ teaspoons.
Instant Yeast: teaspoons to grams chart
| 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 |
1/4 teaspoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 1 grams |
| Baking Soda | 1.2 grams |
| Table Salt | 1.5 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 0.7 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 1.1 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 0.8 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 0.8 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast?
1/4 teaspoon of instant yeast is 0.8 grams, 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.