How Much Is 18 Teaspoons of Parmesan (Finely Grated) in Grams?
18 teaspoons of parmesan (finely grated) weighs 30.00 g. This is based on parmesan (finely grated) having a density of 80g 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 parmesan (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon of parmesan (finely grated) = 1.67g
- 18 × 1.67 = 30g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cheese density varies by type. Hard cheeses like Parmesan weigh more per cup than soft cheeses like mozzarella.
Parmesan (Finely Grated) at Different Amounts
How parmesan (finely grated) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (18 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18 teaspoons of parmesan (finely grated) (30g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).
Other Amounts of Parmesan (Finely Grated)
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.42 g | 0.42 g | 0.50 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.83 g | 0.85 g | 1.00 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 1.67 g | 1.69 g | 2.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 2.50 g | 2.54 g | 3.00 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 3.33 g | 3.38 g | 4.00 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 5.00 g | 5.07 g | 6.00 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 6.67 g | 6.76 g | 8.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 8.33 g | 8.45 g | 10.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 12.01 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 13.33 g | 13.53 g | 16.01 g |
| 18 teaspoons | 30.00 g | 30.43 g | 36.03 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.