How Much Is 3 Teaspoons of Coconut Milk in Grams?
3 teaspoons of coconut milk equals 14.13 g. Coconut milk has a density of 226g per cup (4.71g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 teaspoons of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 teaspoons of coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon of coconut milk = 4.71g
- 3 × 4.71 = 14.13g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Coconut Milk at Different Amounts
How coconut milk scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 teaspoons of coconut milk (14.13g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Milk
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.18 g | 1.19 g | 1.41 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.35 g | 2.39 g | 2.83 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.71 g | 4.78 g | 5.65 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.06 g | 7.16 g | 8.48 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.42 g | 9.55 g | 11.31 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.13 g | 14.33 g | 16.96 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 18.83 g | 19.10 g | 22.62 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 23.54 g | 23.88 g | 28.27 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 28.25 g | 28.66 g | 33.92 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 37.67 g | 38.21 g | 45.23 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.