How Much Is 4 Teaspoons of Cake Flour in Grams?
4 teaspoons of cake flour weighs 9.50 g. This is based on cake flour having a density of 114g 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 4 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 teaspoons of cake flour
- 1 teaspoon of cake flour = 2.38g
- 4 × 2.38 = 9.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.59 g | 0.60 g | 0.71 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.19 g | 1.20 g | 1.43 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.38 g | 2.41 g | 2.85 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.56 g | 3.61 g | 4.28 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 4.75 g | 4.82 g | 5.70 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.13 g | 7.23 g | 8.56 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 9.50 g | 9.64 g | 11.41 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 11.88 g | 12.05 g | 14.26 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 14.25 g | 14.46 g | 17.11 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 19.00 g | 19.27 g | 22.82 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?
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.