How Much Is 12 Teaspoons of Dried Cranberries in Ounces?

12 teaspoons of dried cranberries equals 1.06 oz. Dried cranberries has a density of 120g per cup (2.5g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12 teaspoons of honey would be 3.00 oz.

12 teaspoons of dried cranberries
=
1.06oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
1.06 oz (US) 1.07 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 1.27 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
12 teaspoons of dried cranberries is also
1.06

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 2.5g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 12 teaspoons of dried cranberries
  2. 1 teaspoon of dried cranberries = 2.5g
  3. 12 × 2.5 = 30g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 30 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.06 oz

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

Measuring Tip

To prevent dried fruit from sinking in batter, toss it with a tablespoon of flour before folding in. This does not affect the weight measurement.

Dried Cranberries at Different Amounts

How dried cranberries scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (12 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1.5 tsp0.13 oz2 tsp0.18 oz3 tsp0.26 oz4 tsp0.35 oz5 tsp0.44 oz6 tsp0.53 oz8 tsp0.71 oz12 tsp1.06 oz

For reference, 12 teaspoons of dried cranberries (30g) is close in weight to a slice of bread (30g).

Other Amounts of Dried Cranberries

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 0.09 oz 0.09 oz 0.11 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.13 oz 0.13 oz 0.16 oz
2 teaspoons 0.18 oz 0.18 oz 0.21 oz
3 teaspoons 0.26 oz 0.27 oz 0.32 oz
4 teaspoons 0.35 oz 0.36 oz 0.42 oz
5 teaspoons 0.44 oz 0.45 oz 0.53 oz
6 teaspoons 0.53 oz 0.54 oz 0.64 oz
8 teaspoons 0.71 oz 0.72 oz 0.85 oz
12 teaspoons 1.06 oz 1.07 oz 1.27 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?

Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 1.06 oz, based on dried cranberries having a density of 120g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 2.5 (grams per teaspoon for dried cranberries), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 12 teaspoons: 12 × 2.5 = 30g, then 30 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.06 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh dried cranberries on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, fill the measuring spoon loosely and level off without pressing down. Whole and chopped pieces give different weights per measuring spoon.
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.