How Much Is 4 Teaspoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?
Converting 4 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) to ounces gives 0.71 oz. One teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) weighs 5.02g, so 4 teaspoons is 4 × 5.02 = 20.08g (0.71 oz). This conversion is specific to kosher salt (morton) because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) = 5.02g
- 4 × 5.02 = 20.08g
- Convert grams to ounces: 20.08 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.71 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Kosher salt (morton) weighs 241g per cup. Different kosher salt brands have dramatically different densities - Morton is nearly twice as heavy per volume as Diamond Crystal.
Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts
How kosher salt (morton) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) (20.08g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Kosher Salt (Morton)
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 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 | 0.35 oz | 0.36 oz | 0.43 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.71 oz | 0.72 oz | 0.85 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.89 oz | 0.90 oz | 1.06 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.06 oz | 1.08 oz | 1.28 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.42 oz | 1.44 oz | 1.70 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.