1 teaspoon of Baking Soda = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tsp Baking Soda
Equivalent to ≈ 4.6 g of baking soda, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 0.33 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 1.0 tsp |
| Cup | 0.021 cup |
| Milliliter | 5.0 ml |
| Gram | 4.6 g |
Nutrition in 1 tsp Baking Soda
Estimated nutrition for 4.6 grams of baking soda, calculated from per-100 g values.
About Baking Soda
Baking soda is 3-4x stronger than baking powder. Rule of thumb: 1/4 tsp baking soda per 125 g flour. Requires acidic ingredient in recipe (yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon, natural cocoa). DON'T swap 1:1 with baking powder.
Storage: Airtight container at room temperature. Lasts ~2 years. Test freshness: 1/4 tsp + 1 tsp vinegar should bubble vigorously.
Common uses: brownies, cookies, acidic batters, meat tenderizer, fridge deodorizer.
Density: 0.92g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Baking Soda
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of baking soda?▾
1 teaspoon of baking soda ≈ 4.6 grams, based on baking soda density of 0.92 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure baking soda with teaspoon?▾
Baking soda is 3-4x stronger than baking powder. Rule of thumb: 1/4 tsp baking soda per 125 g flour. Requires acidic ingredient in recipe (yogurt, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon, natural cocoa). DON'T swap 1:1 with baking powder.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of baking soda?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.92 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc.
Why does 1 teaspoon of baking soda not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Baking Soda has a density of 0.92 g/ml, so 1 tsp of baking soda ≠ 1 tsp of another ingredient by weight.