Spice Conversion Chart
Teaspoons and tablespoons to grams for all common spices, herbs, and baking leaveners.
Important: Salt Varies by Brand
Salt weight per teaspoon varies dramatically by type and brand. Morton's kosher salt (4.8g/tsp) and Diamond Crystal kosher salt (2.8g/tsp) are NOT interchangeable at the same volume. Always check your recipe's specified salt type.
| Spice / Herb | 1 tsp (g) | 1 tbsp (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt (table) | 6g | 18g | Fine-grained; denser than kosher |
| Salt (kosher, Morton) | 4.8g | 14.4g | Coarser crystals; less dense |
| Salt (kosher, Diamond Crystal) | 2.8g | 8.4g | Hollow flakes; very light |
| Salt (sea salt, fine) | 5.5g | 16.5g | Similar to table salt |
| Black Pepper (ground) | 2.3g | 6.9g | |
| Baking Powder | 4g | 12g | Leavening agent |
| Baking Soda | 6g | 18g | 3–4× stronger than baking powder |
| Cinnamon (ground) | 2.6g | 7.8g | |
| Ginger (ground) | 1.8g | 5.4g | |
| Nutmeg (ground) | 2.2g | 6.6g | |
| Allspice (ground) | 1.9g | 5.7g | |
| Cloves (ground) | 2.1g | 6.3g | |
| Cardamom (ground) | 2g | 6g | |
| Cumin (ground) | 2.1g | 6.3g | |
| Coriander (ground) | 1.8g | 5.4g | |
| Paprika (ground) | 2.3g | 6.9g | |
| Smoked Paprika | 2.3g | 6.9g | |
| Cayenne Pepper | 1.8g | 5.4g | |
| Chili Powder | 2.6g | 7.8g | |
| Garlic Powder | 3.1g | 9.3g | Denser than most spices |
| Onion Powder | 2.5g | 7.5g | |
| Turmeric (ground) | 3g | 9g | |
| Dried Oregano | 1.1g | 3.3g | Very light dried herb |
| Dried Thyme | 1g | 3g | Very light |
| Dried Basil | 0.8g | 2.4g | Lightest of herbs |
| Dried Rosemary | 1.1g | 3.3g | |
| Dried Dill | 1g | 3g | |
| Cream of Tartar | 3g | 9g | Stabilizer for egg whites |
| Cornstarch | 2.7g | 8g | Thickener |
| Vanilla Extract (liquid) | 4.2g | 12.6g | Liquid; similar to water |