How Much Is 12.45 Grams of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Teaspoons?
12.45 grams of cheddar cheese (shredded) equals 5.29 tsp. Cheddar cheese (shredded) has a density of 113g per cup. A lighter ingredient like cocoa powder (86g/cup) would fill even more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.45 grams of cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 113g
- 12.45g ÷ 113g/cup = 0.11 cups × 48 = 5.29 teaspoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Shredded, cubed, and grated cheese all have different weights per cup. Finely grated cheese packs more densely than loosely shredded.
Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) at Different Amounts
How cheddar cheese (shredded) scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (12.45 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
| Grams | US Teaspoons | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 2.12 tsp | 2.09 tsp | 1.77 tsp |
| 10 grams | 4.25 tsp | 4.19 tsp | 3.54 tsp |
| 12.45 grams | 5.29 tsp | 5.21 tsp | 4.40 tsp |
| 25 grams | 10.62 tsp | 10.47 tsp | 8.84 tsp |
| 50 grams | 21.24 tsp | 20.94 tsp | 17.69 tsp |
| 75 grams | 31.86 tsp | 31.41 tsp | 26.53 tsp |
| 100 grams | 42.48 tsp | 41.87 tsp | 35.37 tsp |
| 150 grams | 63.72 tsp | 62.81 tsp | 53.06 tsp |
| 200 grams | 84.96 tsp | 83.75 tsp | 70.75 tsp |
| 250 grams | 106.19 tsp | 104.69 tsp | 88.43 tsp |
| 500 grams | 212.39 tsp | 209.37 tsp | 176.87 tsp |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.