How Much Is 12.01 Teaspoons of Butter in Grams?
12.01 teaspoons of butter equals 56.80 g. Butter has a density of 227g per cup (4.73g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12.01 teaspoons of honey would be 85.07 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.01 teaspoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
- 12.01 × 4.73 = 56.80g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cold butter straight from the fridge is hardest to measure by volume. Cut it into tablespoon-sized pieces using the wrapper markings for accuracy.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (12.01 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.01 teaspoons of butter (56.80g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Butter
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.18 g | 1.20 g | 1.42 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.36 g | 2.40 g | 2.84 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.73 g | 4.80 g | 5.68 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.09 g | 7.20 g | 8.52 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.46 g | 9.59 g | 11.36 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.19 g | 14.39 g | 17.04 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 18.92 g | 19.19 g | 22.72 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 23.65 g | 23.99 g | 28.40 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 28.38 g | 28.78 g | 34.07 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 37.83 g | 38.38 g | 45.43 g |
| 12.01 teaspoons | 56.80 g | 57.62 g | 68.21 g |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.