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What does 1 teaspoon of dry pasta look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of dry pasta came out about 22% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.087 oz (2.46 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of dry pasta: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
1 teaspoon of dry pasta is a small portion that is about half the size of a cherry. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 1.49 in (3.77 cm) wide and 0.52 in (1.32 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 1.49 in (3.77 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.52 in (1.32 cm)
- Density
- 0.5 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Dry pasta typically ranges 0.38–0.62 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of pasta weigh?
- The weight of 1 teaspoon of dry pasta is 0.087 oz (2.46 g).
- What is the volume of this serving?
- The volume is 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL), which is also equal to 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- What is the density of dry pasta?
- The typical density is 0.5 g/mL, with a range of 0.38 to 0.62 g/mL depending on packing.