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What does 1 teaspoon of rolled oats look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of rolled oats came out about 29% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.07 oz (1.97 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of rolled oats: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
A single teaspoon of rolled oats is a small serving that weighs 0.07 oz (1.97 g). When poured into a loose pile, it measures 1.37 in (3.47 cm) wide and 0.615 in (1.56 cm) tall, making it about half the size of a cherry.
- Pile width
- 1.37 in (3.47 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.615 in (1.56 cm)
- Density
- 0.4 g/mL
Rolled oats typically ranges 0.38–0.48 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much volume does this amount occupy?
- This amount has a volume of 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL), which is equivalent to 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- What is the typical density of rolled oats?
- The typical density is 0.4 g/mL, though this can range from 0.38 to 0.48 g/mL depending on how the oats are packed.
- What objects can I use to visualize this size?
- In the photo, the loose pile of oats is shown next to a sugar cube, a large egg, and a lemon.