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How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Chili Powder in Grams?

5 teaspoons of chili powder weighs 13.33 g. This is based on chili powder having a density of 128g 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 5 teaspoons.

5 teaspoons of chili powder
=
13.33g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
13.33 g (US) 13.53 g (Metric Teaspoon) 16.01 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
5 teaspoons of chili powder is also
13.33

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.67g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 5 teaspoons of chili powder
  2. 1 teaspoon of chili powder = 2.67g
  3. 5 × 2.67 = 13.33g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Chili powder weighs 128g per cup. For small amounts, the difference between a level and heaped measuring spoon can change the flavor noticeably.

Chili Powder at Different Amounts

How chili powder scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1 tsp2.67 g1.5 tsp4 g2 tsp5.33 g3 tsp8 g4 tsp10.67 g5 tsp13.33 g6 tsp16 g8 tsp21.33 g

For reference, 5 teaspoons of chili powder (13.33g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).

Other Amounts of Chili Powder

Teaspoons US Grams Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.67 g 0.68 g 0.80 g
0.5 teaspoons 1.33 g 1.35 g 1.60 g
1 teaspoon 2.67 g 2.71 g 3.20 g
1.5 teaspoons 4.00 g 4.06 g 4.80 g
2 teaspoons 5.33 g 5.41 g 6.40 g
3 teaspoons 8.00 g 8.12 g 9.61 g
4 teaspoons 10.67 g 10.82 g 12.81 g
5 teaspoons 13.33 g 13.53 g 16.01 g
6 teaspoons 16.00 g 16.23 g 19.21 g
8 teaspoons 21.33 g 21.64 g 25.62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 13.33 g, based on chili powder having a density of 128g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 2.67 (grams per teaspoon for chili powder). For 5 teaspoons: 5 × 2.67 = 13.33 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh chili powder on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 13.33 g ÷ 2.67 = 5 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.