How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Breadcrumbs in Ounces?

1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs equals 0.08 oz. Breadcrumbs has a density of 108g per cup (2.25g 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 breadcrumbs
=
0.08oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.08 oz (US) 0.08 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 0.10 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs is also
0.08

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.25g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs
  2. 1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs = 2.25g
  3. 1 × 2.25 = 2.25g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 2.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.08 oz

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

Measuring Tip

Pour grains into the measuring spoon and level off. Do not shake or tap, as this settles the grains and increases the weight.

Breadcrumbs at Different Amounts

How breadcrumbs scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.

0.25 tsp0.02 oz0.5 tsp0.04 oz1 tsp0.08 oz1.5 tsp0.12 oz2 tsp0.16 oz3 tsp0.24 oz4 tsp0.32 oz5 tsp0.40 oz

For reference, 1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs (2.25g) is close in weight to a US penny (2.5g).

Other Amounts of Breadcrumbs

Teaspoons US Ounces Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.02 oz 0.02 oz 0.02 oz
0.5 teaspoons 0.04 oz 0.04 oz 0.05 oz
1 teaspoon 0.08 oz 0.08 oz 0.10 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.12 oz 0.12 oz 0.14 oz
2 teaspoons 0.16 oz 0.16 oz 0.19 oz
3 teaspoons 0.24 oz 0.24 oz 0.29 oz
4 teaspoons 0.32 oz 0.32 oz 0.38 oz
5 teaspoons 0.40 oz 0.40 oz 0.48 oz
6 teaspoons 0.48 oz 0.48 oz 0.57 oz
8 teaspoons 0.63 oz 0.64 oz 0.76 oz

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 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 0.08 oz, based on breadcrumbs having a density of 108g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 2.25 (grams per teaspoon for breadcrumbs), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 teaspoon: 1 × 2.25 = 2.25g, then 2.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.08 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh breadcrumbs on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.