How Much Is 1.67 Teaspoons of Sesame Seeds in Grams?
Converting 1.67 teaspoons of sesame seeds to grams gives 5.01 g. One teaspoon of sesame seeds weighs 3g, so 1.67 teaspoons is 1.67 × 3 = 5.01g. This conversion is specific to sesame seeds because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.67 teaspoons of sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds = 3g
- 1.67 × 3 = 5.01g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground and whole sesame seeds have different densities. Make sure you are using the form your recipe specifies.
Sesame Seeds at Different Amounts
How sesame seeds scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1.67 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sesame Seeds
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.75 g | 0.76 g | 0.90 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.50 g | 1.52 g | 1.80 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.00 g | 3.04 g | 3.60 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 4.50 g | 4.56 g | 5.40 g |
| 1.67 teaspoons | 5.01 g | 5.08 g | 6.02 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.00 g | 6.09 g | 7.21 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 9.00 g | 9.13 g | 10.81 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 12.00 g | 12.17 g | 14.41 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 15.00 g | 15.22 g | 18.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 18.00 g | 18.26 g | 21.62 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 24.00 g | 24.35 g | 28.82 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
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.