How Much Is 21.43 Teaspoons of Onion Powder in Grams?
21.43 teaspoons of onion powder weighs 50.00 g. This is based on onion powder having a density of 112g 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 21.43 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 21.43 teaspoons of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder = 2.33g
- 21.43 × 2.33 = 50.00g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground spices like onion powder settle and compact during storage. Stir or fluff before measuring by volume for a consistent amount.
Onion Powder at Different Amounts
How onion powder scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (21.43 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 21.43 teaspoons of onion powder (50.00g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).
Other Amounts of Onion Powder
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.58 g | 0.59 g | 0.70 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.17 g | 1.18 g | 1.40 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.33 g | 2.37 g | 2.80 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.50 g | 3.55 g | 4.20 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 4.67 g | 4.73 g | 5.60 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.00 g | 7.10 g | 8.41 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 9.33 g | 9.47 g | 11.21 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 11.67 g | 11.83 g | 14.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 14.00 g | 14.20 g | 16.81 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 18.67 g | 18.94 g | 22.42 g |
| 21.43 teaspoons | 50.00 g | 50.72 g | 60.05 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?
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.