How Much Is 38 Teaspoons of Cake Flour in Ounces?
38 teaspoons of cake flour weighs 3.18 oz. This is based on cake flour having a density of 114g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 38 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 38 teaspoons of cake flour
- 1 teaspoon of cake flour = 2.38g
- 38 × 2.38 = 90.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 90.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 3.18 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 cake flour on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cake Flour at Different Amounts
How cake flour scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (38 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 38 teaspoons of cake flour (90.25g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Cake Flour
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.02 oz | 0.02 oz | 0.03 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 | 0.13 oz | 0.13 oz | 0.15 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.25 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.30 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.34 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.42 oz | 0.42 oz | 0.50 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.67 oz | 0.68 oz | 0.80 oz |
| 38 teaspoons | 3.18 oz | 3.23 oz | 3.82 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.
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.