Instant yeast: grams to cups
5 g of instant yeast = 1 3/4 tsp
5 grams of instant yeast is 1 3/4 tsp (1.7 tsp) in US measures. One cup weighs 144 g. One packet holds 2 1/4 teaspoons, about 7 g.
Fractions work: 1/3, 1 1/2.
5 g instant yeast = 1 3/4 tsp
1.7 tsp · 8 ml
US cup (236.6 ml). 1 cup instant yeast = 144 g.
Grams to cups
| Grams | Volume | Measuring spoons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.3 tsp | 1/4 tsp |
| 2 g | 0.7 tsp | 3/4 tsp |
| 3 g | 1 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 4 g | 1.3 tsp | 1 1/4 tsp |
| 5 g | 1.7 tsp | 1 3/4 tsp |
| 6 g | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 8 g | 2.7 tsp | 2 3/4 tsp |
10 g and up
| Grams | Volume | Measuring spoons |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1.1 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1/4 tsp |
| 12 g | 1.3 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 15 g | 1.7 tbsp | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 20 g | 2.2 tbsp | 2 tbsp + 3/4 tsp |
| 25 g | 2.8 tbsp | 2 tbsp + 2 1/4 tsp |
| 30 g | 3.3 tbsp | 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 50 g | 0.35 cups | 1/3 cup |
US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and levelled. Measuring cups are rounded to the nearest tablespoon. Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart.
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