How Much Is 3.33 Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
Converting 3.33 teaspoons of granulated sugar to grams gives 13.88 g. One teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs 4.17g, so 3.33 teaspoons is 3.33 × 4.17 = 13.88g. This conversion is specific to granulated sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.33 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar = 4.17g
- 3.33 × 4.17 = 13.88g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Granulated sugar should be spooned into the measuring spoon and leveled off. Do not pack it unless the recipe specifically says to (packing is only standard for brown sugar).
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3.33 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.33 teaspoons of granulated sugar (13.88g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Granulated Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.04 g | 1.06 g | 1.25 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.08 g | 2.11 g | 2.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.17 g | 4.23 g | 5.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.25 g | 6.34 g | 7.51 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 8.33 g | 8.45 g | 10.01 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 3.33 teaspoons | 13.88 g | 14.07 g | 16.66 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 16.67 g | 16.91 g | 20.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 20.83 g | 21.13 g | 25.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 30.02 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 33.33 g | 33.81 g | 40.03 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.