How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Egg Whites in Ounces?
Converting 5 teaspoons of egg whites to ounces gives 0.89 oz. One teaspoon of egg whites weighs 5.06g, so 5 teaspoons is 5 × 5.06 = 25.31g (0.89 oz). This conversion is specific to egg whites because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of egg whites
- 1 teaspoon of egg whites = 5.06g
- 5 × 5.06 = 25.31g
- Convert grams to ounces: 25.31 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.89 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
A whole large egg without shell weighs about 50g. When separating eggs for a recipe, weigh the whites and yolks individually for the most accurate results.
Egg Whites at Different Amounts
How egg whites scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 teaspoons of egg whites (25.31g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Egg Whites
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.09 oz | 0.09 oz | 0.11 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.18 oz | 0.18 oz | 0.21 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.27 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.32 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.36 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.43 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.54 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.71 oz | 0.72 oz | 0.86 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.89 oz | 0.91 oz | 1.07 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.07 oz | 1.09 oz | 1.29 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.43 oz | 1.45 oz | 1.72 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?
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.