How Much Is 13.08 Teaspoons of Cumin in Ounces?
13.08 teaspoons of cumin equals 1.00 oz. Cumin has a density of 104g per cup (2.17g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 13.08 teaspoons of honey would be 3.27 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 13.08 teaspoons of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of cumin = 2.17g
- 13.08 × 2.17 = 28.34g
- Convert grams to ounces: 28.34 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cumin weighs 104g per cup. For small amounts, the difference between a level and heaped measuring spoon can change the flavor noticeably.
Cumin at Different Amounts
How cumin scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (13.08 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 13.08 teaspoons of cumin (28.34g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Cumin
| 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 | 0.09 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.11 oz | 0.12 oz | 0.14 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.15 oz | 0.16 oz | 0.18 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.23 oz | 0.23 oz | 0.28 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.31 oz | 0.31 oz | 0.37 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.38 oz | 0.39 oz | 0.46 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.46 oz | 0.47 oz | 0.55 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.61 oz | 0.62 oz | 0.73 oz |
| 13.08 teaspoons | 1.00 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.20 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.