How Much Is 7.98 Teaspoons of Cinnamon in Grams?
Converting 7.98 teaspoons of cinnamon to grams gives 21.28 g. One teaspoon of cinnamon weighs 2.67g, so 7.98 teaspoons is 7.98 × 2.67 = 21.28g. This conversion is specific to cinnamon because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 7.98 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon = 2.67g
- 7.98 × 2.67 = 21.28g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh cinnamon on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Cinnamon at Different Amounts
How cinnamon scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (7.98 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 7.98 teaspoons of cinnamon (21.28g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Cinnamon
| 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 |
| 7.98 teaspoons | 21.28 g | 21.59 g | 25.55 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 21.33 g | 21.64 g | 25.62 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?
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.