How Much Is 4.62 Teaspoons of Cumin in Grams?
4.62 teaspoons of cumin equals 10.01 g. Cumin has a density of 104g per cup (2.17g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4.62 teaspoons of honey would be 32.73 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4.62 teaspoons of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of cumin = 2.17g
- 4.62 × 2.17 = 10.01g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cumin weighs 104g per cup. For small amounts, the difference between a level and heaped measuring spoon can change the flavor noticeably.
Cumin at Different Amounts
How cumin scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4.62 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4.62 teaspoons of cumin (10.01g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Cumin
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.54 g | 0.55 g | 0.65 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.08 g | 1.10 g | 1.30 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.17 g | 2.20 g | 2.60 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.25 g | 3.30 g | 3.90 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 4.33 g | 4.40 g | 5.20 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 6.50 g | 6.59 g | 7.81 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 8.67 g | 8.79 g | 10.41 g |
| 4.62 teaspoons | 10.01 g | 10.15 g | 12.02 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 10.83 g | 10.99 g | 13.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 13.00 g | 13.19 g | 15.61 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 17.33 g | 17.58 g | 20.81 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.