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How Much Is 0.4 Teaspoons of Self-Rising Flour in Grams?

0.4 teaspoons of self-rising flour equals 1.00 g. Self-rising flour has a density of 120g per cup (2.5g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.4 teaspoons of honey would be 2.83 g.

0.4 teaspoons of self-rising flour
=
1.00g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
1.00 g (US) 1.01 g (Metric Teaspoon) 1.20 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
0.4 teaspoons of self-rising flour is also
1.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.5g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 0.4 teaspoons of self-rising flour
  2. 1 teaspoon of self-rising flour = 2.5g
  3. 0.4 × 2.5 = 1g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.

Self-Rising Flour at Different Amounts

How self-rising flour scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (0.4 teaspoons) is highlighted.

0.25 tsp0.63 g0.4 tsp1 g0.5 tsp1.25 g1 tsp2.5 g1.5 tsp3.75 g2 tsp5 g3 tsp7.5 g4 tsp10 g

Other Amounts of Self-Rising Flour

Teaspoons US Grams Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.63 g 0.63 g 0.75 g
0.4 teaspoons 1.00 g 1.01 g 1.20 g
0.5 teaspoons 1.25 g 1.27 g 1.50 g
1 teaspoon 2.50 g 2.54 g 3.00 g
1.5 teaspoons 3.75 g 3.80 g 4.50 g
2 teaspoons 5.00 g 5.07 g 6.00 g
3 teaspoons 7.50 g 7.61 g 9.01 g
4 teaspoons 10.00 g 10.14 g 12.01 g
5 teaspoons 12.50 g 12.68 g 15.01 g
6 teaspoons 15.00 g 15.22 g 18.01 g
8 teaspoons 20.00 g 20.29 g 24.02 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?

A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 1.00 g, based on self-rising flour having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 2.5 (grams per teaspoon for self-rising flour). For 0.4 teaspoons: 0.4 × 2.5 = 1.00 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh self-rising flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring spoon and level it off, you will get about 120 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 132 to 150 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.
Reverse the conversion: 1.00 g ÷ 2.5 = 0.4 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.