Table salt: grams to cups
5 g of table salt = 3/4 tsp
5 grams of table salt is 3/4 tsp (0.8 tsp) in US measures. One cup weighs 288 g. Kosher salt is much lighter per spoon, so do not swap them by volume.
Fractions work: 1/3, 1 1/2.
5 g table salt = 3/4 tsp
0.8 tsp · 4 ml
US cup (236.6 ml). 1 cup table salt = 288 g.
Grams to cups
| Grams | Volume | Measuring spoons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.2 tsp | 1/4 tsp |
| 2 g | 0.3 tsp | 1/4 tsp |
| 3 g | 0.5 tsp | 1/2 tsp |
| 4 g | 0.7 tsp | 3/4 tsp |
| 5 g | 0.8 tsp | 3/4 tsp |
| 6 g | 1 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8 g | 1.3 tsp | 1 1/4 tsp |
10 g and up
| Grams | Volume | Measuring spoons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1.7 tsp | 1 3/4 tsp |
| 12 g | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 15 g | 2.5 tsp | 2 1/2 tsp |
| 20 g | 1.1 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp |
| 25 g | 1.4 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1 1/4 tsp |
| 30 g | 1.7 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 50 g | 2.8 tbsp | 2 tbsp + 2 1/4 tsp |
US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled. Measuring cups are rounded to the nearest tablespoon. Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart.
Need it the other way? Table salt cups to grams.