What does 1 teaspoon of instant yeast look like?
1 teaspoon of instant yeast is a small amount of leavening agent that weighs 0.096 oz (2.71 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.
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Volume
Weighs 0.096 oz (2.71 g)
about half the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.096 oz (2.71 g)
- Pile width
- 1.4 in (3.55 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.587 in (1.49 cm)
- Density
- 0.55 g/mL
Instant yeast typically ranges 0.5–0.62 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount of yeast?
- 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 instant yeast?
- The typical density is 0.55 g/mL, though it can range from 0.5 to 0.62 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the size of this pile?
- You can visualize the size by looking at the provided photo, which shows the pile next to a us dime, us quarter, and a golf ball.