2 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract in Grams
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract = 8.7 grams
That's 8.7 g, or 0.31 oz by weight.
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in other units
- Grams
- 8.7
- Ounces
- 0.31
- US cups
- 0.04
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.04
- Tablespoons
- 0.67
- Milliliters
- 9.9
How to convert teaspoons of vanilla extract to grams
A US teaspoon is 1/48 of a cup. One cup of vanilla extract weighs about 208 g, so one teaspoon is 4.3 g and 2 × 4.3 = 8.7 g.
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml.
Vanilla Extract: teaspoons to grams chart
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.1 grams |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.2 grams |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.3 grams |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | 6.5 grams |
| 2 teaspoons | 8.7 grams |
| 3 teaspoons | 13 grams |
2 teaspoons of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 8 grams |
| Baking Soda | 9.6 grams |
| Table Salt | 12 grams |
| Instant Yeast | 6.3 grams |
| Ground Cinnamon | 5.2 grams |
| Cream of Tartar | 6.3 grams |
| Gelatin Powder | 6.3 grams |
More vanilla extract conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract?
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract is 8.7 grams, based on 208 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 vanilla extract or measure it by volume?
Use proper measuring spoons, not cutlery – a dinner teaspoon can hold anywhere from 3 to 7 ml. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.