How Much Is 3.75 Teaspoons of Cinnamon in Ounces?
3.75 teaspoons of cinnamon equals 0.35 oz. Cinnamon has a density of 128g per cup (2.67g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3.75 teaspoons of honey would be 0.94 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.75 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon = 2.67g
- 3.75 × 2.67 = 10g
- Convert grams to ounces: 10 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.35 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Ground spices like cinnamon settle and compact during storage. Stir or fluff before measuring by volume for a consistent amount.
Cinnamon at Different Amounts
How cinnamon scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (3.75 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.75 teaspoons of cinnamon (10g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Cinnamon
| 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 | 0.10 oz | 0.11 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.14 oz | 0.14 oz | 0.17 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.19 oz | 0.19 oz | 0.23 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.28 oz | 0.29 oz | 0.34 oz |
| 3.75 teaspoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.38 oz | 0.38 oz | 0.45 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.47 oz | 0.48 oz | 0.56 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.56 oz | 0.57 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.75 oz | 0.76 oz | 0.90 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?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.