How to convert teaspoons of sugar to grams
Formula: g = tsp × 4.16667
Worked example: 2 tsp → 2 × 4.16667 = 8.33 g
A level teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs about 4.2 g. Two teaspoons in a coffee add about 8 g of sugar.
Teaspoons of sugar to grams conversion chart
| Teaspoons of sugar (tsp) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tsp | 1.04 g |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.08 g |
| 1 tsp | 4.17 g |
| 1.5 tsp | 6.25 g |
| 2 tsp | 8.33 g |
| 3 tsp | 12.5 g |
| 4 tsp | 16.7 g |
| 5 tsp | 20.8 g |
| 6 tsp | 25 g |
What is a teaspoon of sugar?
A level US teaspoon of granulated sugar weighs about 4.2 g. Nutrition guides often round it to 4 g, which makes it easy to turn the grams on a label into teaspoons.
What is a gram?
Grams are the unit of sugar in recipes outside the US and on every Nutrition Facts label. The added sugars line counts grams: 4 g of sugar is about one teaspoon.