How Much Is 8.57 Teaspoons of Couscous in Grams?
8.57 teaspoons of couscous weighs 30.89 g. This is based on couscous having a density of 173g 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 8.57 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.57 teaspoons of couscous
- 1 teaspoon of couscous = 3.60g
- 8.57 × 3.60 = 30.89g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Couscous weigh 173g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Couscous at Different Amounts
How couscous scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (8.57 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.57 teaspoons of couscous (30.89g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Couscous
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.90 g | 0.91 g | 1.08 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.80 g | 1.83 g | 2.16 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.60 g | 3.66 g | 4.33 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 5.41 g | 5.48 g | 6.49 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 7.21 g | 7.31 g | 8.66 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 10.81 g | 10.97 g | 12.98 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 14.42 g | 14.62 g | 17.31 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 18.02 g | 18.28 g | 21.64 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 21.63 g | 21.94 g | 25.97 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 28.83 g | 29.25 g | 34.62 g |
| 8.57 teaspoons | 30.89 g | 31.33 g | 37.09 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
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.