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How many grams is 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon?
Answer
2.6 g
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon is about 2.6 grams, or 0.09 ounces. That works out from USDA's figure of roughly 124.8 g for a full US cup (236.6 mL).
Ground cinnamon: cups and spoons to grams
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 0.7 g | 0.02 oz |
| ½ teaspoon | 1.3 g | 0.05 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.6 g | 0.09 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 7.8 g | 0.28 oz |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #171320, Spices, cinnamon, ground. USDA lists 1 tbsp = 7.8 g. Weights are approximate.
Measuring tip
Small amounts like these are hard to read on a regular kitchen scale. A pocket scale that reads to 0.1 g helps, or just use level measuring spoons.