How Much Is 12 Teaspoons of Tomato Paste in Ounces?
12 teaspoons of tomato paste equals 2.31 oz. Tomato paste has a density of 262g per cup (5.46g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12 teaspoons of honey would be 3.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12 teaspoons of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of tomato paste = 5.46g
- 12 × 5.46 = 65.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 65.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.31 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Tomato paste is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Tomato Paste at Different Amounts
How tomato paste scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (12 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12 teaspoons of tomato paste (65.5g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Tomato Paste
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.05 oz | 0.05 oz | 0.06 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.10 oz | 0.10 oz | 0.12 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.19 oz | 0.20 oz | 0.23 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.29 oz | 0.29 oz | 0.35 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.39 oz | 0.39 oz | 0.46 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.58 oz | 0.59 oz | 0.69 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.77 oz | 0.78 oz | 0.92 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.96 oz | 0.98 oz | 1.16 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.16 oz | 1.17 oz | 1.39 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.54 oz | 1.56 oz | 1.85 oz |
| 12 teaspoons | 2.31 oz | 2.34 oz | 2.77 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
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.