How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Dried Cranberries in Grams?
1 teaspoon of dried cranberries weighs 2.50 g. This is based on dried cranberries having a density of 120g 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 1 teaspoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries = 2.5g
- 1 × 2.5 = 2.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries, just remember: 2.5g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (5g), halve it for a half teaspoon (1.25g).
Measuring Tip
Dried fruit weights vary with moisture content. Freshly opened packages weigh more than fruit that has been exposed to air and dried further.
Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts
How dried cranberries scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries (2.5g) is close in weight to a US penny (2.5g).
Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.63 g | 0.63 g | 0.75 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.25 g | 1.27 g | 1.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.50 g | 2.54 g | 3.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.75 g | 3.80 g | 4.50 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 5.00 g | 5.07 g | 6.00 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.50 g | 7.61 g | 9.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 12.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 15.00 g | 15.22 g | 18.01 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 20.00 g | 20.29 g | 24.02 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.