How Much Is 12.5 Teaspoons of Ginger (Ground) in Ounces?
12.5 teaspoons of ginger (ground) equals 0.88 oz. Ginger (ground) has a density of 96g per cup (2g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12.5 teaspoons of honey would be 3.12 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.5 teaspoons of ginger (ground)
- 1 teaspoon of ginger (ground) = 2g
- 12.5 × 2 = 25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 25 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.88 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 ginger (ground) on a kitchen scale. At small quantities, even slight over-measuring can overpower a dish.
Ginger (Ground) at Different Amounts
How ginger (ground) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (12.5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.5 teaspoons of ginger (ground) (25g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Ginger (Ground)
| 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 | 0.04 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.07 oz | 0.07 oz | 0.08 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.14 oz | 0.14 oz | 0.17 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.21 oz | 0.21 oz | 0.25 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.28 oz | 0.29 oz | 0.34 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.42 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.51 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.56 oz | 0.57 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 12.5 teaspoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.06 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.