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.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of kosher salt (morton)
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt (morton) = 5.02g
- 5 × 5.02 = 25.10g
- 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.
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.