How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Tomato Paste in Grams?
1 teaspoon of tomato paste weighs 5.46 g. This is based on tomato paste having a density of 262g 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 tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of tomato paste = 5.46g
- 1 × 5.46 = 5.46g
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 tomato paste, just remember: 5.46g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (10.92g), halve it for a half teaspoon (2.73g).
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.36 g | 1.38 g | 1.64 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.73 g | 2.77 g | 3.28 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.46 g | 5.54 g | 6.55 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 8.19 g | 8.31 g | 9.83 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 10.92 g | 11.07 g | 13.11 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 16.38 g | 16.61 g | 19.66 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 21.83 g | 22.15 g | 26.22 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 27.29 g | 27.68 g | 32.77 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 32.75 g | 33.22 g | 39.33 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 43.67 g | 44.30 g | 52.44 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.