How Much Is 4 Teaspoons of Raisins in Grams?
4 teaspoons of raisins weighs 12.08 g. This is based on raisins having a density of 145g 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 4 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 teaspoons of raisins
- 1 teaspoon of raisins = 3.02g
- 4 × 3.02 = 12.08g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Dried fruit weights vary with moisture content. Freshly opened packages weigh more than fruit that has been exposed to air and dried further.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 teaspoons of raisins (12.08g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.76 g | 0.77 g | 0.91 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.51 g | 1.53 g | 1.81 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.02 g | 3.06 g | 3.63 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 4.53 g | 4.60 g | 5.44 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.04 g | 6.13 g | 7.26 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 9.06 g | 9.19 g | 10.88 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 12.08 g | 12.26 g | 14.51 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 15.10 g | 15.32 g | 18.14 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 18.13 g | 18.39 g | 21.77 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 24.17 g | 24.51 g | 29.02 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.