Baking Powder & Soda Conversions
Accurately convert baking powder and baking soda between volume (teaspoons, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) for flawless baking results. Leavening agents are dense, and small variations in measurements can drastically impact your recipe.
- Baking Powder Density: 1 teaspoon (tsp) of baking powder weighs approximately 4.8 grams.
- Baking Soda Density: 1 teaspoon (tsp) of baking soda weighs approximately 6.0 grams.
Whether you're scaling a recipe or switching from volume measurements to a digital gram scale, use our calculator and quick reference charts below to get precise weight-to-volume equivalents instantly.
Leavening Agent Converter
Conversion Result
Baking Powder Chart
| Volume | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 tsp | 0.6 g | 0.02 oz |
| 1/4 tsp | 1.2 g | 0.04 oz |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.4 g | 0.08 oz |
| 3/4 tsp | 3.6 g | 0.13 oz |
| 1 tsp | 4.8 g | 0.17 oz |
| 1.5 tsp | 7.2 g | 0.25 oz |
| 2 tsp | 9.6 g | 0.34 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 14.4 g | 0.51 oz |
| 2 tbsp | 28.8 g | 1.02 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 57.6 g | 2.03 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 76.8 g | 2.71 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 115.2 g | 4.06 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 153.6 g | 5.42 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 172.8 g | 6.10 oz |
| 1 cup | 230.4 g | 8.13 oz |
Baking Soda Chart
| Volume | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 tsp | 0.8 g | 0.03 oz |
| 1/4 tsp | 1.5 g | 0.05 oz |
| 1/2 tsp | 3.0 g | 0.11 oz |
| 3/4 tsp | 4.5 g | 0.16 oz |
| 1 tsp | 6.0 g | 0.21 oz |
| 1.5 tsp | 9.0 g | 0.32 oz |
| 2 tsp | 12.0 g | 0.42 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 18.0 g | 0.63 oz |
| 2 tbsp | 36.0 g | 1.27 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 72.0 g | 2.54 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 96.0 g | 3.39 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 144.0 g | 5.08 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 192.0 g | 6.77 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 216.0 g | 7.62 oz |
| 1 cup | 288.0 g | 10.16 oz |
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