How Much Is 2.18 Teaspoons of Butter in Grams?
2.18 teaspoons of butter equals 10.31 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, 2.18 teaspoons of honey would be 15.44 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.18 teaspoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
- 2.18 × 4.73 = 10.31g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Butter is easiest to measure using the markings on the wrapper. One US stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (2.18 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.18 teaspoons of butter (10.31g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
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 |
| 2.18 teaspoons | 10.31 g | 10.46 g | 12.38 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 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.
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.