1 teaspoon of Cooking Oil = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tsp Cooking Oil
Equivalent to ≈ 4.6 g of cooking oil, 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 |
About Cooking Oil
Measure oil before sticky ingredients (honey, peanut butter) — oil coats spoon for easier release.
Storage: Cool dark place. Avoid heat and light to prevent rancidity. Use within 6 months.
Common uses: frying, baking, salad dressing, marinades.
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 Cooking Oil
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of cooking oil?▾
1 teaspoon of cooking oil ≈ 4.6 grams, based on cooking oil density of 0.92 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure cooking oil with teaspoon?▾
Measure oil before sticky ingredients (honey, peanut butter) — oil coats spoon for easier release.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of cooking oil?▾
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 cooking oil not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Cooking Oil has a density of 0.92 g/ml, so 1 tsp of cooking oil ≠ 1 tsp of another ingredient by weight.