How Much Is 6 Teaspoons of Steel Cut Oats in Grams?
6 teaspoons of steel cut oats equals 20.00 g. Steel cut oats has a density of 160g per cup (3.33g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 6 teaspoons of honey would be 42.5 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 6 teaspoons of steel cut oats
- 1 teaspoon of steel cut oats = 3.33g
- 6 × 3.33 = 20g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Oats come in multiple forms (rolled, steel-cut, instant) that have different densities. Steel-cut oats are nearly twice as heavy per cup as rolled oats.
Steel Cut Oats at Different Amounts
How steel cut oats scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (6 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 6 teaspoons of steel cut oats (20g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
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 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.