How Much Is 1.5 Teaspoons of Potatoes (Diced) in Ounces?
1.5 teaspoons of potatoes (diced) equals 0.17 oz. Potatoes (diced) has a density of 150g per cup (3.13g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.5 teaspoons of honey would be 0.37 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.5 teaspoons of potatoes (diced)
- 1 teaspoon of potatoes (diced) = 3.13g
- 1.5 × 3.13 = 4.69g
- Convert grams to ounces: 4.69 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.17 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Raw and cooked produce have very different weights per cup. Cooked vegetables shrink and become denser. These conversions are for raw produce.
Potatoes (Diced) at Different Amounts
How potatoes (diced) scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1.5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Potatoes (Diced)
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.06 oz | 0.06 oz | 0.07 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.22 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.55 oz | 0.56 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.79 oz |
| 8 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?
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.