How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Grams?
5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) weighs 25.10 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 5 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) = 5.02g
- 5 × 5.02 = 25.10g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting one salt type for another, convert by weight (grams) rather than volume to keep the salinity correct.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) (25.10g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 |
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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.