How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of All-Purpose Flour in Ounces?

1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour equals 0.09 oz. All-purpose flour has a density of 125.16g per cup (2.61g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 teaspoon of honey would be 0.25 oz.

1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour
=
0.09oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.09 oz (US) 0.09 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 0.11 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour is also
0.09

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.61g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour
  2. 1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour = 2.61g
  3. 1 × 2.61 = 2.61g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 2.61 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.09 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

For the most consistent results, weigh all-purpose flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.

All-Purpose Flour at Different Amounts

How all-purpose flour scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.

0.25 tsp0.02 oz0.5 tsp0.05 oz1 tsp0.09 oz1.5 tsp0.14 oz2 tsp0.18 oz3 tsp0.28 oz4 tsp0.37 oz5 tsp0.46 oz

For reference, 1 teaspoon of all-purpose flour (2.61g) is close in weight to a US penny (2.5g).

Other Amounts of All-Purpose Flour

Teaspoons US Ounces Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.02 oz 0.02 oz 0.03 oz
0.5 teaspoons 0.05 oz 0.05 oz 0.06 oz
1 teaspoon 0.09 oz 0.09 oz 0.11 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.14 oz 0.14 oz 0.17 oz
2 teaspoons 0.18 oz 0.19 oz 0.22 oz
3 teaspoons 0.28 oz 0.28 oz 0.33 oz
4 teaspoons 0.37 oz 0.37 oz 0.44 oz
5 teaspoons 0.46 oz 0.47 oz 0.55 oz
6 teaspoons 0.55 oz 0.56 oz 0.66 oz
8 teaspoons 0.74 oz 0.75 oz 0.88 oz

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 an Ounce?

An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.09 oz, based on all-purpose flour having a density of 125.16g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 2.61 (grams per teaspoon for all-purpose flour), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 teaspoon: 1 × 2.61 = 2.61g, then 2.61 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.09 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh all-purpose flour on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, sift or whisk first to break up clumps, then spoon into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not scoop directly from the bag.
Yes, quite a bit. If you spoon the flour into your measuring spoon and level it off, you will get about 125.16 grams per cup. If you dip directly into the flour bag and sweep level, the flour packs tighter and you can end up with 137.68 to 156.45 grams per cup instead. This conversion uses the spoon-and-level method, which is the standard most baking references follow.