How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Whole Wheat Flour in Grams?
5 teaspoons of whole wheat flour equals 12.50 g. Whole wheat flour has a density of 120g per cup (2.5g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 teaspoons of honey would be 35.42 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon of whole wheat flour = 2.5g
- 5 × 2.5 = 12.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Different flour types have very different weights per cup. Always check the specific flour your recipe calls for rather than using a generic "flour" conversion.
Whole Wheat Flour at Different Amounts
How whole wheat flour scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 teaspoons of whole wheat flour (12.5g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Whole Wheat Flour
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.63 g | 0.63 g | 0.75 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.25 g | 1.27 g | 1.50 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.50 g | 2.54 g | 3.00 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.75 g | 3.80 g | 4.50 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 5.00 g | 5.07 g | 6.00 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.50 g | 7.61 g | 9.01 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 12.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 15.00 g | 15.22 g | 18.01 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 20.00 g | 20.29 g | 24.02 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?
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.