How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Flaxseed in Grams?
1 teaspoon of flaxseed weighs 3.08 g. This is based on flaxseed having a density of 148g 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 flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon of flaxseed = 3.08g
- 1 × 3.08 = 3.08g
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 flaxseed, just remember: 3.08g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (6.17g), halve it for a half teaspoon (1.54g).
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole flaxseed have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Flaxseed at Different Amounts
How flaxseed scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Flaxseed
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.77 g | 0.78 g | 0.93 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.54 g | 1.56 g | 1.85 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.08 g | 3.13 g | 3.70 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 4.63 g | 4.69 g | 5.55 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.17 g | 6.26 g | 7.41 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 9.25 g | 9.38 g | 11.11 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 12.33 g | 12.51 g | 14.81 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 15.42 g | 15.64 g | 18.51 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 18.50 g | 18.77 g | 22.22 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 24.67 g | 25.02 g | 29.62 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?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.