How Much Is 4 Teaspoons of Raisins in Ounces?
4 teaspoons of raisins weighs 0.43 oz. This is based on raisins having a density of 145g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 4 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 teaspoons of raisins
- 1 teaspoon of raisins = 3.02g
- 4 × 3.02 = 12.08g
- Convert grams to ounces: 12.08 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.43 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Chopping dried fruit before measuring gives a denser pack and higher weight per cup than whole pieces. Match the form your recipe specifies.
Raisins at Different Amounts
How raisins scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 teaspoons of raisins (12.08g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Raisins
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.05 oz | 0.05 oz | 0.06 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.16 oz | 0.16 oz | 0.19 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.21 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.38 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.43 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.51 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.53 oz | 0.54 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.64 oz | 0.65 oz | 0.77 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.02 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.