Salt Grams to Teaspoons Converter
Convert salt between grams, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, and ounces for table salt, kosher salt, fine sea salt, coarse sea salt, and flaky finishing salt.
Convert salt measurements
Choose the salt type first. Fine table salt packs much more weight into a teaspoon than coarse kosher or flaky salt.
Fine table salt is estimated at about 6 grams per level teaspoon. Use weight for brines, curing, and baking when precision matters.
Salt grams to teaspoons chart
| Salt type | Approx. grams per teaspoon | 5 grams equals |
|---|---|---|
| Fine table salt | 6.0 g | 0.83 tsp |
| Fine sea salt | 5.7 g | 0.88 tsp |
| Morton kosher salt | 4.8 g | 1.04 tsp |
| Diamond Crystal kosher salt | 3.45 g | 1.45 tsp |
| Coarse sea salt | 4.2 g | 1.19 tsp |
| Flaky finishing salt | 2.8 g | 1.79 tsp |
Why salt conversions vary
Salt crystals do not all fill a spoon the same way. Fine salt packs tightly, while kosher and flaky salts leave more air between crystals. That means the same teaspoon can contain very different salt weights.
For a casual dinner recipe, a spoon estimate is usually fine. For bread, brines, pickles, sausage, curing, or repeated batch recipes, weighing the salt gives a more reliable result.
Salt grams and teaspoons FAQ
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of table salt?
One level teaspoon of fine table salt is about 6 grams. Fine sea salt is usually close, but brand and crystal size can shift the exact number.
How many teaspoons is 5 grams of salt?
Five grams is about 0.83 teaspoon of fine table salt, 1.04 teaspoons of Morton kosher salt, or 1.45 teaspoons of Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
Why is Diamond Crystal kosher salt so different?
Diamond Crystal has large, light flakes, so each teaspoon weighs less than table salt or Morton kosher salt. Volume swaps can taste dramatically different.
Should I measure salt by grams or teaspoons?
Use grams when accuracy matters. Teaspoons are convenient for quick cooking, but grams are better for baking, brines, curing, and recipes you want to repeat exactly.