How Much Is 16 Teaspoons of Dried Cranberries in Grams?
16 teaspoons of dried cranberries equals 40.00 g. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup (2.5g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 16 teaspoons of honey would be 113.33 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 teaspoons of dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries = 2.5g
- 16 × 2.5 = 40g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 (16 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 teaspoons of dried cranberries (40g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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 |
| 16 teaspoons | 40.00 g | 40.58 g | 48.03 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.