What does 1 teaspoon of milk (whole) look like?
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Volume
Weighs 0.179 oz (5.08 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of milk (whole): about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
A single teaspoon of whole milk is a small amount that measures 0.179 oz (5.08 g) by weight and 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL) by volume. To help you picture it, this amount is about half the size of a cherry and fills a glass 0.712 in (1.81 cm) wide.
- Glass it fills
- 0.712 in (1.81 cm) wide
- Density
- 1.03 g/mL
Milk (whole) typically ranges 1.02–1.04 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How does this measurement compare to other kitchen units?
- One teaspoon of milk is equivalent to 0.333 tablespoons or 0.021 cups.
- What is the density of this milk?
- The typical density is 1.03 g/mL, with a range of 1.02 to 1.04 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects are shown in the photo for scale?
- The milk is shown in the photo next to a sugar cube, a large egg, and a lemon.