How Much Is 6 Teaspoons of Ginger (Ground) in Grams?
6 teaspoons of ginger (ground) equals 12.00 g. Ginger (ground) has a density of 96g per cup (2g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 6 teaspoons of honey would be 42.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 teaspoons of ginger (ground)
- 1 teaspoon of ginger (ground) = 2g
- 6 × 2 = 12g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ginger (ground) weighs 96g per cup. For small amounts, the difference between a level and heaped measuring spoon can change the flavor noticeably.
Ginger (Ground) at Different Amounts
How ginger (ground) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (6 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 teaspoons of ginger (ground) (12g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Ginger (Ground)
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.50 g | 0.51 g | 0.60 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.00 g | 1.01 g | 1.20 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.00 g | 2.03 g | 2.40 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.00 g | 3.04 g | 3.60 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 4.00 g | 4.06 g | 4.80 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 6.00 g | 6.09 g | 7.21 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 8.00 g | 8.12 g | 9.61 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 12.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 12.00 g | 12.17 g | 14.41 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 16.00 g | 16.23 g | 19.21 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.