1 Tablespoon Salt in Grams: Salt, Baking Soda and Yeast Chart

Last updated October 11, 2026

1 tablespoon salt in grams is 18 grams for table salt, according to King Arthur Baking. Kosher salt weighs much less per spoon, at 16 grams for Morton and 8 grams for Diamond Crystal. A teaspoon of baking soda weighs 6 grams, and a teaspoon of baking powder weighs 4 grams. These small amounts shape how bread rises and how cookies taste, so this page lists each one by spoon and by gram.

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Pick the ingredient, type an amount and choose a unit. The calculator turns spoons into grams, or grams back into spoons. Every result matches the charts on this page.

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1 tbsp table salt · 288 g per US cup

3 tsp

Salt in Grams by Type

Salt crystals come in very different shapes, so the same spoon holds very different weights. Table salt has small, dense grains, while Diamond Crystal kosher salt has hollow flakes. Spoon weights below come from King Arthur Baking.

Measure	Table salt	Morton kosher salt	Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/4 tsp	1.5 g	1.3 g	0.7 g
1/2 tsp	3 g	2.7 g	1.3 g
1 tsp	6 g	5.3 g	2.7 g
1 tbsp	18 g	16 g	8 g
2 tbsp	36 g	32 g	16 g
1/4 cup	72 g	64 g	32 g
1/2 cup	144 g	128 g	64 g
1 cup	288 g	256 g	128 g

1 Tablespoon of Salt in Grams by Brand

A tablespoon of table salt weighs 18 grams. Morton kosher salt weighs 16 grams per tablespoon. Diamond Crystal weighs only 8 grams, less than half as much as table salt.

1 Cup Salt in Grams

1 cup salt in grams is 292 grams for table salt, according to USDA data. Using 18 grams per tablespoon gives a close 288 grams. That is about 10.3 ounces, and 1 pound of table salt fills about 1 1/2 cups.

Swapping Table Salt and Kosher Salt

Morton Salt lists 1 teaspoon of table salt as equal to 1 1/4 teaspoons of its kosher salt. For 1 cup of table salt, use 1 1/4 cups of Morton kosher salt. Diamond Crystal needs more than twice the volume of table salt, so weigh it when you can.

Baking Soda and Baking Powder in Grams

Baking soda is denser than baking powder, so a teaspoon weighs more. King Arthur Baking lists 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda at 3 grams and 1 teaspoon of baking powder at 4 grams. The chart below also includes instant yeast for quick reference.

Measure	Baking soda	Baking powder	Instant yeast
1/4 tsp	1.5 g	1 g	0.8 g
1/2 tsp	3 g	2 g	1.5 g
1 tsp	6 g	4 g	3 g
1 1/2 tsp	9 g	6 g	4.5 g
2 tsp	12 g	8 g	6 g
2 1/4 tsp	13.5 g	9 g	6.8 g
1 tbsp	18 g	12 g	9 g

1 Tsp Baking Soda in Grams

1 tsp baking soda in grams is 6 grams, based on the King Arthur value of 3 grams per 1/2 teaspoon. Half a teaspoon is 3 grams, and a tablespoon is 18 grams. Baking soda weighs about the same per spoon as table salt.

1 Tsp Baking Powder in Grams

One teaspoon of baking powder weighs 4 grams. A tablespoon weighs 12 grams, and 3 teaspoons equal 1 tablespoon. 10 grams of baking powder is 2 1/2 teaspoons.

Baking Soda and Baking Powder Are Not the Same

Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate and needs an acid in the recipe to work. Baking powder is baking soda mixed with an acid and a starch, as Arm and Hammer explains. Arm and Hammer says baking soda is about 3 to 4 times as strong as baking powder.

To replace	Use instead	Source
1 tsp baking soda	3 tsp baking powder	Arm and Hammer
1 tsp baking powder	1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar	Arm and Hammer
1 tsp baking powder	1/4 tsp baking soda plus 5/8 tsp cream of tartar	Purdue Extension

Yeast in Grams and Teaspoons

One packet of dry yeast holds 1/4 ounce, which is 7 grams or 2 1/4 teaspoons, according to Red Star Yeast. Red Star also notes that active dry yeast and instant yeast can be swapped for each other. King Arthur Baking lists instant yeast at 9 grams per tablespoon.

Dry yeast	Grams	Teaspoons	Fresh cake yeast
1 packet	7 g	2 1/4 tsp	1/3 of a 2 oz cake
2 packets	14 g	4 1/2 tsp	2/3 of a 2 oz cake
3 packets	21 g	6 3/4 tsp	one 2 oz cake

Fresh Yeast to Instant Yeast Conversion

Red Star counts a 0.6 ounce piece of fresh cake yeast as equal to one 1/4 ounce packet of dry yeast. Purdue Extension gives the same match. By weight, that is about 17 grams of fresh yeast for every 7 grams of dry yeast.

7g Dry Yeast to Teaspoons

7 grams of dry yeast is 2 1/4 teaspoons, or one packet. 12 grams of yeast is about 4 teaspoons. One tablespoon of instant yeast weighs 9 grams.

Grams of Salt, Baking Soda and Baking Powder to Teaspoons

Recipes from bakeries and other countries list these small amounts in grams. Divide the grams by the weight of 1 teaspoon to get teaspoons. Divide by 3 more to get tablespoons.

Grams	Table salt	Baking soda	Baking powder
3 g	0.5 tsp	0.5 tsp	0.8 tsp
5 g	0.8 tsp	0.8 tsp	1.3 tsp
7 g	1.2 tsp	1.2 tsp	1.8 tsp
10 g	1.7 tsp	1.7 tsp	2.5 tsp
12 g	2 tsp	2 tsp	3 tsp
15 g	2.5 tsp	2.5 tsp	3.8 tsp
20 g	3.3 tsp	3.3 tsp	5 tsp
25 g	4.2 tsp	4.2 tsp	6.3 tsp
30 g	5 tsp	5 tsp	7.5 tsp
50 g	8.3 tsp	8.3 tsp	12.5 tsp
100 g	16.7 tsp	16.7 tsp	25 tsp

10g, 12g and 30g of Salt in Spoons

10 grams of table salt is about 1 2/3 teaspoons, or a little over 1/2 tablespoon. 12 grams is exactly 2 teaspoons. 30 grams is about 1 2/3 tablespoons.

How to Convert These Ingredients

Each ingredient has its own teaspoon weight. Use 6 grams for table salt and baking soda, 4 grams for baking powder and 3 grams for instant yeast. Multiply teaspoons by that number to get grams, or divide grams by it to get teaspoons.

Spoons to Grams

For 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1.5 × 6 = 9 grams. For 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 2 × 4 = 8 grams. For 2 tablespoons of table salt, 2 × 18 = 36 grams.

Grams to Spoons

For 15 grams of salt, 15 ÷ 6 = 2.5 teaspoons. For 10 grams of baking powder, 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5 teaspoons. For 20 grams of baking soda, 20 ÷ 6 = 3.3 teaspoons, or about 1 tablespoon.

Tips for Measuring Small Amounts

A gram or two of salt or soda can change a whole bake. These habits keep spoon measures close to the chart. They matter most for bread, biscuits and cookies.

Level every spoon. Sweep the top flat with the back of a knife.
Check the salt brand. Table salt and kosher salt are not equal by the spoon.
Check the date. Use baking powder and baking soda before the date on the box.
Do not swap soda and powder 1 to 1. Use the swap table above instead.
Weigh yeast for big batches. A scale is more exact than spoons for bread.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of salt?

A tablespoon of table salt weighs 18 grams. Morton kosher salt weighs 16 grams, and Diamond Crystal weighs 8 grams. The brand makes a big difference.

How many grams is 1 teaspoon of salt?

A teaspoon of table salt weighs 6 grams. Morton kosher salt weighs about 5.3 grams per teaspoon. Diamond Crystal weighs about 2.7 grams.

How much does 1 cup of salt weigh?

A cup of table salt weighs 292 grams in USDA data. That is about 10.3 ounces. Kosher salt weighs much less per cup.

How many grams is 1/2 tsp of baking soda?

Half a teaspoon of baking soda weighs 3 grams. That is the value King Arthur Baking lists. A full teaspoon weighs 6 grams.

How many grams is 1 tbsp of baking powder?

A tablespoon of baking powder weighs 12 grams. A teaspoon weighs 4 grams. Three teaspoons make 1 tablespoon.

How many teaspoons is 10g of salt?

10 grams of table salt is about 1 2/3 teaspoons. For Morton kosher salt, it is nearly 2 teaspoons. For Diamond Crystal, it is nearly 4 teaspoons.

How many cups of salt are in a pound?

A pound of table salt fills about 1 1/2 cups. A pound is 454 grams. A cup of table salt weighs about 292 grams.

Can I use baking powder instead of baking soda?

Yes, but you need about 3 times as much. Replace 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 3 teaspoons of baking powder. The taste and texture may change a little.

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This page was written for home bakers who measure salt and leaveners by the spoon or the gram. Our 1 tablespoon salt in grams value comes from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Salt swaps come from Morton Salt, leavener swaps from Arm and Hammer and Purdue Extension, and yeast values from Red Star Yeast. The calculator, the charts and the answers all use the same numbers, and we review them every quarter.