Fine Table Salt: US Teaspoons (tsp) to Grams (g) Conversion
Convert volumes of fine table salt measured in US teaspoons (tsp) to its approximate weight in metric grams (g). Salt density varies significantly by type; this chart is for fine table salt.
US Teaspoons (tsp) (Fine Table Salt)
Grams (g) (approx.)
1/8 teaspoon
0.7-0.8 g
1/4 teaspoon
1.4-1.5 g
1/2 teaspoon
2.8-3 g
3/4 teaspoon
4.2-4.5 g
1 teaspoon
5.7-6 g (often rounded to 6g)
1 1/2 teaspoons
8.5-9 g
2 teaspoons
11.4-12 g
1 tablespoon (3 tsp)
17-18 g
Important Considerations for Fine Table Salt:
Fine table salt (often iodized) is quite dense due to its small, uniform crystals. A US teaspoon typically weighs around **5.7 to 6 grams**.
**This chart is NOT for kosher salt or sea salt flakes**, which have much larger crystals and are significantly lighter by volume. For example, 1 tsp of Diamond Crystal kosher salt weighs about 2.8g, and Morton kosher salt about 4.8g.
Always use the type of salt specified in a recipe, or understand the conversion differences if substituting.
For consistent results, especially in baking or curing where salt levels are critical, measuring salt by weight with a precise scale is highly recommended if the recipe provides weight measurements.