How Much Is 2.88 Teaspoons of Raw Sugar in Grams?
2.88 teaspoons of raw sugar equals 12.00 g. Raw sugar has a density of 200g per cup (4.17g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2.88 teaspoons of honey would be 20.4 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.88 teaspoons of raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon of raw sugar = 4.17g
- 2.88 × 4.17 = 12g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw sugar should be spooned into the measuring spoon and leveled off. Do not pack it unless the recipe specifically says to (packing is only standard for brown sugar).
Raw Sugar at Different Amounts
How raw sugar scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (2.88 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.88 teaspoons of raw sugar (12g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Raw Sugar
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.04 g | 1.06 g | 1.25 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.08 g | 2.11 g | 2.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.17 g | 4.23 g | 5.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.25 g | 6.34 g | 7.51 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 8.33 g | 8.45 g | 10.01 g |
| 2.88 teaspoons | 12.00 g | 12.17 g | 14.41 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 16.67 g | 16.91 g | 20.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 20.83 g | 21.13 g | 25.02 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 30.02 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 33.33 g | 33.81 g | 40.03 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.