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How many grams is a teaspoon of salt?
1 teaspoon of table salt weighs 6 grams (0.21 oz), according to King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart.
Table salt: cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 72 g | 2.5 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 144 g | 5.1 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 192 g | 6.8 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 216 g | 7.6 oz |
| 1 cup | 288 g | 10.2 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 18 g | 0.63 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 6 g | 0.21 oz |
US cup = 236.6 ml. Measured level.
FAQ
How many grams is 1/2 cup of table salt?
1/2 cup of table salt is about 144 grams, based on 288 g per US cup (King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart).
How many grams is 1/4 cup of table salt?
1/4 cup of table salt is about 72 grams.
How many ounces is a cup of table salt?
A US cup of table salt weighs about 10.2 oz (288 g).
Why weigh instead of using cups?
Cups measure volume, so how you fill them changes how much you get. A kitchen scale gives the same amount every time, which is why bakers weigh.
Source: King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart (288 g per US cup). Other amounts are calculated from that figure.