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How many grams is a teaspoon of instant yeast?
1 teaspoon of instant yeast weighs 3 grams (0.11 oz), according to King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart.
Instant yeast: cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 36 g | 1.3 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 48 g | 1.7 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 72 g | 2.5 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 108 g | 3.8 oz |
| 1 cup | 144 g | 5.1 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 0.32 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 3 g | 0.11 oz |
US cup = 236.6 ml. Measured level.
FAQ
How many grams is 1/2 cup of instant yeast?
1/2 cup of instant yeast is about 72 grams, based on 144 g per US cup (King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart).
How many grams is 1/4 cup of instant yeast?
1/4 cup of instant yeast is about 36 grams.
How many ounces is a cup of instant yeast?
A US cup of instant yeast weighs about 5.1 oz (144 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 (144 g per US cup). Other amounts are calculated from that figure.