How Much Is 8 Teaspoons of Granulated Sugar in Grams?
Converting 8 teaspoons of granulated sugar to grams gives 33.33 g. One teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs 4.17g, so 8 teaspoons is 8 × 4.17 = 33.33g. This conversion is specific to granulated sugar because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar = 4.17g
- 8 × 4.17 = 33.33g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sugar is one of the easier dry ingredients to measure by volume because the crystals pack relatively consistently compared to flour or cocoa powder.
Granulated Sugar at Different Amounts
How granulated sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (8 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 8 teaspoons of granulated sugar (33.33g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
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 |
| 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?
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?
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.