Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt: US Teaspoons & Cups to Grams (g) Conversion
Convert volumes of Diamond Crystal brand kosher salt measured in US teaspoons (tsp) and cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g). Note that Diamond Crystal is less dense than other salts.
US Volume (Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt)
Grams (g) (approx.)
1/4 teaspoon (tsp)
0.7 g
1/2 teaspoon (tsp)
1.4 g
3/4 teaspoon (tsp)
2.1 g
1 teaspoon (tsp)
2.8 g
1 1/2 teaspoons (tsp)
4.2 g
1 tablespoon (tbsp) (3 tsp)
8.4 g
1/4 cup (12 tsp)
33.6 g
1/2 cup (24 tsp)
67.2 g
1 cup (48 tsp)
134.4 g (often rounded to 135g)
Important Considerations for Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt:
Diamond Crystal kosher salt has unique, hollow crystals, making it significantly less dense than table salt or Morton kosher salt. **1 US teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt weighs approximately 2.8 grams.**
If a recipe calls for "kosher salt" and doesn't specify the brand, be aware that using Diamond Crystal by volume will result in less salt by weight than if using Morton kosher salt.
Many chefs prefer Diamond Crystal for its texture and how it dissolves.
For utmost precision when salt levels are critical (e.g., curing, brining, precise baking), measuring salt by weight with a scale is the best method.