How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Kosher Salt (Morton) in Ounces?

5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) equals 0.89 oz. Kosher salt (morton) has a density of 241g per cup (5.02g 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.

5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton)
=
0.89oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.89 oz (US) 0.90 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 1.06 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) is also
0.89

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 5.02g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton)
  2. 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) = 5.02g
  3. 5 × 5.02 = 25.10g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 25.10 ÷ 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

Always check which salt brand your recipe specifies. Substituting one for another by volume can double or halve the salt content.

Kosher Salt (Morton) at Different Amounts

How kosher salt (morton) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1 tsp0.18 oz1.5 tsp0.27 oz2 tsp0.35 oz3 tsp0.53 oz4 tsp0.71 oz5 tsp0.89 oz6 tsp1.06 oz8 tsp1.42 oz

For reference, 5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton) (25.10g) 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?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.89 oz, based on kosher salt (morton) having a density of 241g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 5.02 (grams per teaspoon for kosher salt (morton)), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 5 teaspoons: 5 × 5.02 = 25.10g, then 25.10 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.89 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh kosher salt (morton) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
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.