11.04.2025
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4 min reading If there are no scales in the kitchen: how many grams are in a glass, teaspoon and tablespoon
How to weigh food without scales? Here, cutlery and glasses will come to the rescue.
Quite often, recipes indicate the exact amount of ingredients in grams or milliliters. However, not every housewife has accurate kitchen scales or a measuring cup. However, this does not mean that you cannot cook according to recipes! You can use a spoon or a glass, which in practice is much faster and more convenient.
How many grams are in a tablespoon and how many in a teaspoon? How many grams are in a glass with and without a slide? You will find the answer to these questions in our table, which will help you save time in the kitchen when preparing your favorite recipes.
Despite the fact that these data are approximate, they can be used as a guide when it comes to cooking.
How many grams are in a tablespoon?
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Liquid products are usually poured to the edge of the spoon, viscous products - with a small hill. If the recipe indicates 1 teaspoon of sugar, this means that a spoonful of sugar must be poured with a small hill.
The ratio of volume and weight of a tablespoon and a teaspoon
First of all, you should familiarize yourself with the ratio of volume to weight of a tablespoon. So, 1 tablespoon is 3 teaspoons.
- 1 tbsp – 15 ml
- 2 tbsp – 30 ml
- 3 tbsp – 45 ml
- 4 tbsp – 60 ml
- 5 tbsp – 75 ml
- 6 tbsp – 90 ml
- 7 tbsp – 105 ml
- 1 tsp – 5 ml
- 2 tsp – 10 ml
The volume of a tablespoon is 15 ml. Now let's find out how many grams of loose and liquid foods it can hold.
How many grams in 1 tablespoon:
- flour – 20 grams
- sugar – 20 grams
- salt – 25 grams
- soda – 22 grams
- water – 18 grams
- milk – 18 grams
- oil – 16 grams
- vinegar – 16 grams
- melted margarine – 15 grams
- ground coffee – 15 grams
- cocoa – 20 grams
- gelatin – 10 grams
- citric acid – 12 grams
- honey – 25 grams
- rice – 15 grams
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon with a slide:
- flour – 30 grams
- sugar – 25 grams
- salt – 30 grams
- soda – 28 grams
- ground coffee – 20 grams
- cocoa – 25 grams
- gelatin – 15 grams
- citric acid – 16 grams
- honey – 30 grams
- rice – 18 grams
How many grams are in a teaspoon?
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The volume of one teaspoon is 5 ml. So, 1 dessert spoon is 2 teaspoons. Housewives often have to use teaspoons to prepare dishes according to recipes. It is important to know how much a teaspoon holds for products that are often used in the kitchen.
How many grams in 1 teaspoon:
- sugar – 5 grams
- salt – 8 grams
- flour – 9 grams
- dry yeast – 2,5 grams
- gelatin – 5 grams
- honey – 10 grams
- citric acid – 5 grams
- baking soda – 7 grams
- cinnamon – 5 grams
- ground coffee – 4 grams
- cocoa – 6 grams
- starch – 10 grams
- water – 5 grams
- milk – 5 grams
- vinegar – 4 grams
- vegetable oil – 4 grams
- melted margarine – 4 grams
How many grams are in 1 teaspoon with a slide:
- sugar – 8 grams
- salt – 12 grams
- flour – 12 grams
- dry yeast – 3 grams
- gelatin – 8 grams
- honey – 12 grams
- citric acid – 8 grams
- baking soda – 10 grams
- cinnamon – 8 grams
- ground coffee – 7 grams
- cocoa – 9 grams
- starch – 13 grams
How many grams are in a glass?
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In cooking, two types of glasses are usually used: faceted and thin-walled. Therefore, how much of a particular product a glass holds depends on its size and shape. The volume of a standard faceted glass is 200 ml, while the volume of a thin-walled glass or a faceted glass with a rim reaches 250 ml. A glass with a slide usually holds 11 tablespoons of cereal or 10 tablespoons of salt and sugar.
Please note: if the recipe specifies the dosage of flour in cups, then it cannot be taken in the same cup - it is important to pour the flour with a spoon, because otherwise voids will form in the cup, which will result in a shortage in grams.
A measuring cup will also be a helper in the kitchen, which will allow you to more accurately follow the dosage.
How many grams in 1 faceted glass (200 ml):
- water – 200 grams
- milk – 200 grams
- ghee – 190 grams
- oil – 180 grams
- cream – 210 grams
- sour cream – 210 grams
- wheat flour – 130 grams
- sugar – 160 grams
- salt – 240 grams
- rice – 190 grams
- Semolina – 160 grams
- walnuts – 140 grams
- liqueur – 200 grams
- cocoa – 135 grams
- ground coffee – 80 grams
- breadcrumbs – 110 grams
How many grams in 1 cup (250 ml):
- plain water – 250 grams
- whole milk – 250 grams
- ghee – 240 grams
- oil – 225 grams
- cream – 253 grams
- sour cream – 253 grams
- wheat flour – 160 grams
- sugar – 200 grams
- salt – 300 grams
- rice – 230 grams
- Semolina – 200 grams
- walnuts – 150 grams
- liqueur – 250 grams cocoa – 155 grams
- ground coffee – 100 grams
- breadcrumbs – 135 grams
Happy cooking!
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