How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Steel Cut Oats in Grams?
1 teaspoon of steel cut oats weighs 3.33 g. This is based on steel cut oats having a density of 160g 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 1 teaspoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 teaspoon of steel cut oats
- 1 teaspoon of steel cut oats = 3.33g
- 1 × 3.33 = 3.33g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 teaspoon of steel cut oats, just remember: 3.33g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (6.67g), halve it for a half teaspoon (1.67g).
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Steel Cut Oats
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.83 g | 0.85 g | 1.00 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.67 g | 1.69 g | 2.00 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.33 g | 3.38 g | 4.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 5.00 g | 5.07 g | 6.00 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.67 g | 6.76 g | 8.01 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 12.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 13.33 g | 13.53 g | 16.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 16.67 g | 16.91 g | 20.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 20.00 g | 20.29 g | 24.02 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 26.67 g | 27.05 g | 32.02 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?
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.