How Much Is 1 Gram of Table Salt in Teaspoons?
1 gram of table salt equals 0.17 tsp. Table salt has a density of 288g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 gram of table salt
- 1 cup of table salt = 288g
- 1g ÷ 288g/cup = 0.0035 cups × 48 = 0.17 teaspoons
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your recipe was developed with kosher salt, using the same volume of table salt will over-season the dish. Always check which salt type your recipe specifies, or convert by weight.
Table Salt at Different Amounts
How table salt scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (1 gram) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Table Salt
| Grams | US Teaspoons | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.17 tsp | 0.16 tsp | 0.14 tsp |
| 5 grams | 0.83 tsp | 0.82 tsp | 0.69 tsp |
| 10 grams | 1.67 tsp | 1.64 tsp | 1.39 tsp |
| 25 grams | 4.17 tsp | 4.11 tsp | 3.47 tsp |
| 50 grams | 8.33 tsp | 8.22 tsp | 6.94 tsp |
| 75 grams | 12.50 tsp | 12.32 tsp | 10.41 tsp |
| 100 grams | 16.67 tsp | 16.43 tsp | 13.88 tsp |
| 150 grams | 25.00 tsp | 24.65 tsp | 20.82 tsp |
| 200 grams | 33.33 tsp | 32.86 tsp | 27.76 tsp |
| 250 grams | 41.67 tsp | 41.07 tsp | 34.70 tsp |
| 500 grams | 83.33 tsp | 82.15 tsp | 69.40 tsp |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.