How Much Is 18 Teaspoons of Vegetable Oil in Grams?
Converting 18 teaspoons of vegetable oil to grams gives 81.75 g. One teaspoon of vegetable oil weighs 4.54g, so 18 teaspoons is 18 × 4.54 = 81.75g. This conversion is specific to vegetable oil because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18 teaspoons of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil = 4.54g
- 18 × 4.54 = 81.75g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Vegetable Oil at Different Amounts
How vegetable oil scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (18 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18 teaspoons of vegetable oil (81.75g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Vegetable Oil
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.14 g | 1.15 g | 1.36 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.27 g | 2.30 g | 2.73 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.54 g | 4.61 g | 5.45 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 6.81 g | 6.91 g | 8.18 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.08 g | 9.21 g | 10.91 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 13.63 g | 13.82 g | 16.36 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 18.17 g | 18.43 g | 21.82 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 22.71 g | 23.04 g | 27.27 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 27.25 g | 27.64 g | 32.72 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 36.33 g | 36.86 g | 43.63 g |
| 18 teaspoons | 81.75 g | 82.93 g | 98.17 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?
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.