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How Much Is 3 Teaspoons of Egg Yolks in Grams?

Converting 3 teaspoons of egg yolks to grams gives 15.81 g. One teaspoon of egg yolks weighs 5.27g, so 3 teaspoons is 3 × 5.27 = 15.81g. This conversion is specific to egg yolks because each ingredient has a different density.

3 teaspoons of egg yolks
=
15.81g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
15.81 g (US) 16.04 g (Metric Teaspoon) 18.99 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
3 teaspoons of egg yolks is also
15.81

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 5.27g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 3 teaspoons of egg yolks
  2. 1 teaspoon of egg yolks = 5.27g
  3. 3 × 5.27 = 15.81g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

A whole large egg without shell weighs about 50g. When separating eggs for a recipe, weigh the whites and yolks individually for the most accurate results.

Egg Yolks at Different Amounts

How egg yolks scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3 teaspoons) is highlighted.

0.5 tsp2.64 g1 tsp5.27 g1.5 tsp7.91 g2 tsp10.54 g3 tsp15.81 g4 tsp21.08 g5 tsp26.35 g6 tsp31.63 g

Other Amounts of Egg Yolks

Teaspoons US Grams Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 1.32 g 1.34 g 1.58 g
0.5 teaspoons 2.64 g 2.67 g 3.16 g
1 teaspoon 5.27 g 5.35 g 6.33 g
1.5 teaspoons 7.91 g 8.02 g 9.49 g
2 teaspoons 10.54 g 10.69 g 12.66 g
3 teaspoons 15.81 g 16.04 g 18.99 g
4 teaspoons 21.08 g 21.39 g 25.32 g
5 teaspoons 26.35 g 26.73 g 31.65 g
6 teaspoons 31.63 g 32.08 g 37.98 g
8 teaspoons 42.17 g 42.77 g 50.64 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 15.81 g, based on egg yolks having a density of 253g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 5.27 (grams per teaspoon for egg yolks). For 3 teaspoons: 3 × 5.27 = 15.81 g.
The most accurate way is to weigh egg yolks on a kitchen scale, since individual eggs vary in size. If measuring by volume, pour into the measuring spoon and read the level at eye height.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 15.81 g ÷ 5.27 = 3 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.