How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Yogurt in Grams?
5 teaspoons of yogurt equals 25.52 g. Yogurt has a density of 245g per cup (5.10g 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 yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of yogurt = 5.10g
- 5 × 5.10 = 25.52g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Yogurt weighs 245g per cup. Spoon it into the measuring spoon without pressing down too firmly.
Yogurt at Different Amounts
How yogurt scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 teaspoons of yogurt (25.52g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Yogurt
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.28 g | 1.29 g | 1.53 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.55 g | 2.59 g | 3.06 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.10 g | 5.18 g | 6.13 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.66 g | 7.77 g | 9.19 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 10.21 g | 10.36 g | 12.26 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 15.31 g | 15.53 g | 18.39 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 20.42 g | 20.71 g | 24.52 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 25.52 g | 25.89 g | 30.65 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 30.63 g | 31.07 g | 36.78 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 40.83 g | 41.42 g | 49.03 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?
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.