How Much Is 5.17 Teaspoons of Coconut Oil in Grams?
5.17 teaspoons of coconut oil weighs 23.48 g. This is based on coconut oil having a density of 218g 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 5.17 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.17 teaspoons of coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil = 4.54g
- 5.17 × 4.54 = 23.48g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Oils are lighter than water, so the same volume weighs less. Pour slowly into the measuring spoon for accuracy, and wipe any drips from the outside before reading.
Coconut Oil at Different Amounts
How coconut oil scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5.17 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.17 teaspoons of coconut oil (23.48g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Coconut Oil
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.14 g | 1.15 g | 1.36 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.27 g | 2.30 g | 2.73 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.54 g | 4.61 g | 5.45 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.81 g | 6.91 g | 8.18 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.08 g | 9.21 g | 10.91 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 13.63 g | 13.82 g | 16.36 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 18.17 g | 18.43 g | 21.82 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 22.71 g | 23.04 g | 27.27 g |
| 5.17 teaspoons | 23.48 g | 23.82 g | 28.20 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 27.25 g | 27.64 g | 32.72 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 36.33 g | 36.86 g | 43.63 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.