How Much Is 36 Teaspoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Grams?
36 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) weighs 180.75 g. This is based on kosher salt (morton) having a density of 241g 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 36 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 36 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) = 5.02g
- 36 × 5.02 = 180.75g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (morton) weighs 241g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (36 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 36 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) (180.75g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.26 g | 1.27 g | 1.51 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.51 g | 2.55 g | 3.01 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.02 g | 5.09 g | 6.03 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.53 g | 7.64 g | 9.04 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 10.04 g | 10.19 g | 12.06 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 15.06 g | 15.28 g | 18.09 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 20.08 g | 20.37 g | 24.12 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 25.10 g | 25.47 g | 30.15 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 30.13 g | 30.56 g | 36.18 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 40.17 g | 40.75 g | 48.23 g |
| 36 teaspoons | 180.75 g | 183.35 g | 217.05 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.