How Much Is 3 Teaspoons of Corn Syrup in Grams?
3 teaspoons of corn syrup weighs 20.50 g. This is based on corn syrup having a density of 328g 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 3 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3 teaspoons of corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon of corn syrup = 6.83g
- 3 × 6.83 = 20.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.
Corn Syrup at Different Amounts
How corn syrup scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3 teaspoons of corn syrup (20.5g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Corn Syrup
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.71 g | 1.73 g | 2.05 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 3.42 g | 3.47 g | 4.10 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 6.83 g | 6.93 g | 8.21 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 10.25 g | 10.40 g | 12.31 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 13.67 g | 13.86 g | 16.41 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 20.50 g | 20.80 g | 24.62 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 27.33 g | 27.73 g | 32.82 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 34.17 g | 34.66 g | 41.03 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 41.00 g | 41.59 g | 49.23 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 54.67 g | 55.45 g | 65.65 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?
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.