How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Lard in Ounces?

1 teaspoon of lard equals 0.15 oz. Lard has a density of 205g per cup (4.27g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 teaspoon of honey would be 0.25 oz.

1 teaspoon of lard
=
0.15oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.15 oz (US) 0.15 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 0.18 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
1 teaspoon of lard is also
0.15

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 4.27g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 teaspoon of lard
  2. 1 teaspoon of lard = 4.27g
  3. 1 × 4.27 = 4.27g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 4.27 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.15 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Lard is solid at room temperature. Spoon it into the measuring spoon and pack gently, then level off. Softened lard is easier to measure than cold.

Lard at Different Amounts

How lard scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.

0.25 tsp0.04 oz0.5 tsp0.08 oz1 tsp0.15 oz1.5 tsp0.23 oz2 tsp0.30 oz3 tsp0.45 oz4 tsp0.60 oz5 tsp0.75 oz

Other Amounts of Lard

Teaspoons US Ounces Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 0.04 oz 0.04 oz 0.05 oz
0.5 teaspoons 0.08 oz 0.08 oz 0.09 oz
1 teaspoon 0.15 oz 0.15 oz 0.18 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.23 oz 0.23 oz 0.27 oz
2 teaspoons 0.30 oz 0.31 oz 0.36 oz
3 teaspoons 0.45 oz 0.46 oz 0.54 oz
4 teaspoons 0.60 oz 0.61 oz 0.72 oz
5 teaspoons 0.75 oz 0.76 oz 0.90 oz
6 teaspoons 0.90 oz 0.92 oz 1.09 oz
8 teaspoons 1.21 oz 1.22 oz 1.45 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?

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 0.15 oz, based on lard having a density of 205g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 4.27 (grams per teaspoon for lard), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 teaspoon: 1 × 4.27 = 4.27g, then 4.27 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.15 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh lard 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.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.