What does 1 pinch of red pepper flakes look like?
A pinch of red pepper flakes is a small amount of spice that measures 0.021 tbsp (0.308 mL). It is about half the size of a green pea and forms a loose pile 0.569 in (1.44 cm) wide and 0.222 in (5.64 mm) tall.
In kitchen measures
0.062 teaspoons
0.062 tsp · 0.021 tbsp · 0.0013 cups
about half the size of a green pea
- Weight
- 0.0038 oz (108 mg)
- Volume
- 0.021 tbsp (0.308 mL)
- Pile width
- 0.569 in (1.44 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.222 in (5.64 mm)
- Density
- 0.35 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Red pepper flakes typically ranges 0.25–0.45 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does a pinch weigh?
- A pinch of red pepper flakes weighs 0.0038 oz (108 mg).
- What are the kitchen measurements for this amount?
- In kitchen measures, this amount is 0.062 teaspoons, 0.021 tablespoons, or 0.0013 cups.
- What is the density of the flakes?
- The typical density is 0.35 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.25 to 0.45 g/mL depending on packing.