How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Butter in Grams?
5 teaspoons of butter equals 23.65 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, 5 teaspoons of honey would be 35.42 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
- 5 × 4.73 = 23.65g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Softened butter and melted butter measure differently by volume. Melted butter settles with no air pockets, giving a slightly higher weight per cup.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 teaspoons of butter (23.65g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
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.