1 teaspoon of Granulated Sugar = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
Equivalent to ≈ 4.2 g of granulated sugar, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 0.34 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 1.0 tsp |
| Cup | 0.021 cup |
| Milliliter | 4.9 ml |
| Gram | 4.2 g |
About Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar packs slightly when scooped — spoon and level for accuracy in baking.
Storage: Airtight container at room temperature. Indefinite shelf life if dry.
Common uses: baking, sweetening drinks, caramel, meringues.
Density: 0.85g/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 Granulated Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar?▾
1 teaspoon of granulated sugar ≈ 4.2 grams, based on granulated sugar density of 0.85 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure granulated sugar with teaspoon?▾
Granulated sugar packs slightly when scooped — spoon and level for accuracy in baking.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of granulated sugar?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.85 g/ml from authoritative sources like king-arthur and usda-fdc.
Why does 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Granulated Sugar has a density of 0.85 g/ml, so 1 tsp of granulated sugar ≠ 1 tsp of another ingredient by weight.