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How many grams is ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract?
Answer
2.2 g
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract is about 2.2 grams, or 0.08 ounces. That works out from USDA's figure of roughly 208 g for a full US cup (236.6 mL).
Vanilla extract: cups and spoons to grams
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 1.1 g | 0.04 oz |
| ½ teaspoon | 2.2 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.3 g | 0.15 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 13 g | 0.46 oz |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #173471, Vanilla extract. USDA lists 1 cup = 208 g. Weights are approximate.
Measuring tip
Liquids are the easiest thing to measure by volume, so cups and a scale will agree closely. Dairy weighs a little more or less than water depending on its fat, sugar and air content.