How Much Is 18 Teaspoons of Cream Cheese in Grams?
Converting 18 teaspoons of cream cheese to grams gives 87.00 g. One teaspoon of cream cheese weighs 4.83g, so 18 teaspoons is 18 × 4.83 = 87g. This conversion is specific to cream cheese because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18 teaspoons of cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon of cream cheese = 4.83g
- 18 × 4.83 = 87g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cream cheese weighs 232g per cup. For small amounts, weighing on a scale is more reliable than spooning into a measuring spoon.
Cream Cheese at Different Amounts
How cream cheese scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (18 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18 teaspoons of cream cheese (87g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Cream Cheese
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.21 g | 1.23 g | 1.45 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.42 g | 2.45 g | 2.90 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.83 g | 4.90 g | 5.80 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.25 g | 7.35 g | 8.71 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.67 g | 9.81 g | 11.61 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.50 g | 14.71 g | 17.41 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 19.33 g | 19.61 g | 23.22 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 24.17 g | 24.51 g | 29.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 29.00 g | 29.42 g | 34.82 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 38.67 g | 39.22 g | 46.43 g |
| 18 teaspoons | 87.00 g | 88.25 g | 104.47 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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.