Table Salt:
Grams to Teaspoons
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
One level US teaspoon of fine table salt is about 6 g. Convert grams to teaspoons below, or use the cup reference of 288 g per US cup.
Salt: grams ↔ teaspoons
Fine table salt · 1 level US tsp ≈ 6 g. Coarse crystals and flakes need a different reference. Results are approximate.
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Use level measuring spoons. King Arthur's table salt reference is 18 g per tablespoon, equivalent to 6 g per US teaspoon.
Cup conversion reference
Convert: Table Salt
1 US cup ≈ 288 g
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Quick reference
How much Table Salt weighs at each cup measure.
Measurement Table
| US volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ tsp | 1.5 g | 0.05 oz |
| ½ tsp | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
| 1 tsp | 6 g | 0.21 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 18 g | 0.63 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 36 g | 1.27 oz |
| ¼ cup | 72 g | 2.54 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 96 g | 3.39 oz |
| ½ cup | 144 g | 5.08 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 192 g | 6.77 oz |
| ¾ cup | 216 g | 7.62 oz |
| 1 cup | 288 g | 10.16 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 360 g | 12.70 oz |
| 1½ cups | 432 g | 15.24 oz |
| 2 cups | 576 g | 20.32 oz |
| 3 cups | 864 g | 30.48 oz |
About Table Salt
Salt crystals leave different amounts of air in a spoon. Even two kosher salt brands may weigh differently at the same volume, so check the recipe's named salt before replacing it.
Fill a dry measuring spoon and level it. For a small fraction of a teaspoon, a spoon can be more suitable than a whole-gram scale. When a recipe specifies grams, use that weight and equipment capable of measuring it.
Tips for measuring Table Salt
- Check the salt type, not just the word “salt”.
- Keep finishing flakes separate from the salt measured into dough.
Common mistakes
- Substituting equal spoonfuls of table salt and coarse kosher salt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does half a teaspoon of table salt weigh?
- Half a level US teaspoon of fine table salt is about 3 g.
- How many teaspoons is 1 gram of table salt?
- Using 6 g per US teaspoon, 1 g is about 0.17 tsp, or roughly one-sixth of a teaspoon.
- Can I use this conversion for kosher salt or sea salt?
- This calculator uses fine table salt. Coarse crystals and flakes can have different weights per spoon; use a reference for your specific salt.
- How many grams are in a cup of Table Salt?
- This converter uses 288 g per US cup as its reference. Check the ingredient form and source notes above; use the recipe author's weight if one is provided.
- What should I check when using Table Salt?
- Check the salt type, not just the word “salt”. Keep finishing flakes separate from the salt measured into dough.