What does 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric look like?
A 1 teaspoon measure of ground turmeric weighs 0.087 oz (2.46 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.4 in (3.55 cm) wide and 0.587 in (1.49 cm) tall, which is about half the size of a cherry.
In kitchen measures
1 teaspoons
1 tsp · 0.333 tbsp · 0.021 cups
about half the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.087 oz (2.46 g)
- Volume
- 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.4 in (3.55 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.587 in (1.49 cm)
- Density
- 0.5 g/mL
Ground turmeric typically ranges 0.45–0.58 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL), which is equal to 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- How dense is ground turmeric?
- The typical density is 0.5 g/mL, though it can range from 0.45 to 0.58 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the size in the photo?
- The pile is shown in the photo next to a us dime, a us quarter, and a golf ball.