Morton Kosher Salt: US Teaspoons & Cups to Grams (g) Conversion
Convert volumes of Morton brand kosher salt measured in US teaspoons (tsp) and cups to its approximate weight in metric grams (g). Morton kosher salt is denser than Diamond Crystal.
US Volume (Morton Kosher Salt)
Grams (g) (approx.)
1/4 teaspoon (tsp)
1.2 g
1/2 teaspoon (tsp)
2.4 g
3/4 teaspoon (tsp)
3.6 g
1 teaspoon (tsp)
4.8 g
1 1/2 teaspoons (tsp)
7.2 g
1 tablespoon (tbsp) (3 tsp)
14.4 g
1/4 cup (12 tsp)
57.6 g
1/2 cup (24 tsp)
115.2 g
1 cup (48 tsp)
230.4 g (often rounded to 230g)
Important Considerations for Morton Kosher Salt:
Morton kosher salt has smaller, denser crystals than Diamond Crystal kosher salt. **1 US teaspoon of Morton kosher salt weighs approximately 4.8 grams.**
This is almost twice as much salt by weight as an equivalent volume of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (2.8g/tsp). It's closer in density to fine table salt (5.7-6g/tsp).
If a recipe calls for "kosher salt" by volume and doesn't specify the brand, be mindful of this difference. Substituting Morton for Diamond Crystal by volume will result in a much saltier dish.
For best results, especially when recipes specify kosher salt by volume, try to use the brand indicated or adjust carefully. Measuring salt by weight is always the most reliable method.