1/2 Teaspoon of Table Salt in Grams
1/2 teaspoon of table salt = 3 grams
That's 3 g, or 0.11 oz by weight.
1/2 teaspoon of table salt in other units
- Grams
- 3
- Ounces
- 0.11
- US cups
- 0.01
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.01
- Tablespoons
- 0.17
- Milliliters
- 2.5
How to convert teaspoons of table salt to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of table salt weighs about 288 g, so one teaspoon is 6 g and 1/2 × 6 = 3 g.
Kosher and flaky salts are much lighter per spoon than fine table salt, so swap them by weight, not by volume.
Table Salt: teaspoons to grams chart
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.5 grams |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 3 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 6 grams |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 9 grams |
| 2 teaspoons | 12 grams |
| 3 teaspoons | 18 grams |
1/2 teaspoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 2 grams |
| Baking Soda | 2.4 grams |
| Instant Yeast | 1.6 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1.3 grams |
| Vanilla Extract | 2.2 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 1.6 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 1.6 grams |
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 teaspoon of table salt?
1/2 teaspoon of table salt is 3 grams, based on 288 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 table salt or measure it by volume?
Kosher and flaky salts are much lighter per spoon than fine table salt, so swap them by weight, not by volume. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.