How Much Is 12.5 Teaspoons of Baking Powder in Grams?
12.5 teaspoons of baking powder weighs 59.90 g. This is based on baking powder having a density of 230g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 12.5 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.5 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder = 4.79g
- 12.5 × 4.79 = 59.90g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Baking powder loses potency over time. If yours is more than 6 months old, test it: drop a teaspoon into hot water. If it bubbles vigorously, it is still active.
Baking Powder at Different Amounts
How baking powder scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (12.5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.5 teaspoons of baking powder (59.90g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Baking Powder
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.20 g | 1.22 g | 1.44 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.40 g | 2.43 g | 2.88 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.79 g | 4.86 g | 5.75 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.19 g | 7.29 g | 8.63 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.58 g | 9.72 g | 11.51 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.38 g | 14.58 g | 17.26 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 19.17 g | 19.44 g | 23.02 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 23.96 g | 24.30 g | 28.77 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 28.75 g | 29.16 g | 34.52 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 38.33 g | 38.89 g | 46.03 g |
| 12.5 teaspoons | 59.90 g | 60.76 g | 71.93 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
In baking, teaspoon measurements are critical for ingredients where precision changes the outcome. Too much baking soda (1 tsp = 6g) creates a metallic taste, while too little means flat results.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.