How Much Is 1.5 Teaspoons of Table Salt in Ounces?
1.5 teaspoons of table salt weighs 0.32 oz. This is based on table salt having a density of 288g 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 1.5 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.5 teaspoons of table salt
- 1 teaspoon of table salt = 6g
- 1.5 × 6 = 9g
- Convert grams to ounces: 9 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.32 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If substituting table salt for kosher salt by volume, use roughly half the amount. For precision, convert by weight (grams) instead.
Table Salt at Different Amounts
How table salt scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1.5 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Table Salt
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.05 oz | 0.05 oz | 0.06 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.21 oz | 0.21 oz | 0.25 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.32 oz | 0.32 oz | 0.38 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.42 oz | 0.43 oz | 0.51 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.63 oz | 0.64 oz | 0.76 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.02 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 1.06 oz | 1.07 oz | 1.27 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.27 oz | 1.29 oz | 1.52 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.69 oz | 1.72 oz | 2.03 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.