How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Garlic Powder in Ounces?
5 teaspoons of garlic powder equals 0.57 oz. Garlic powder has a density of 155g per cup (3.23g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 teaspoons of honey would be 1.25 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder = 3.23g
- 5 × 3.23 = 16.15g
- Convert grams to ounces: 16.15 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.57 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most accurate results, weigh garlic powder on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Garlic Powder at Different Amounts
How garlic powder scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Garlic Powder
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.06 oz | 0.06 oz | 0.07 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.12 oz | 0.14 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.21 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.23 oz | 0.23 oz | 0.27 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.34 oz | 0.35 oz | 0.41 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.46 oz | 0.46 oz | 0.55 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.57 oz | 0.58 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.68 oz | 0.69 oz | 0.82 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.91 oz | 0.92 oz | 1.09 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.