How Much Is 18 Teaspoons of Olive Oil in Grams?
18 teaspoons of olive oil weighs 81.00 g. This is based on olive oil having a density of 216g 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 18 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18 teaspoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil = 4.5g
- 18 × 4.5 = 81g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Oils are lighter than water, so the same volume weighs less. Pour slowly into the measuring spoon for accuracy, and wipe any drips from the outside before reading.
Olive Oil at Different Amounts
How olive oil scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (18 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18 teaspoons of olive oil (81g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Olive Oil
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.13 g | 1.14 g | 1.35 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.25 g | 2.28 g | 2.70 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.50 g | 4.56 g | 5.40 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.75 g | 6.85 g | 8.11 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.00 g | 9.13 g | 10.81 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 13.50 g | 13.69 g | 16.21 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 21.62 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 22.50 g | 22.82 g | 27.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 27.00 g | 27.39 g | 32.42 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 36.00 g | 36.52 g | 43.23 g |
| 18 teaspoons | 81.00 g | 82.17 g | 97.27 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.