What does 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil look like?
One teaspoon of vegetable oil is a small amount of liquid that weighs 0.16 oz (4.53 g). It is about half the size of a cherry and fills a glass 0.712 in (1.81 cm) wide.
In kitchen measures
1 teaspoons
1 tsp · 0.333 tbsp · 0.021 cups
about half the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.16 oz (4.53 g)
- Volume
- 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL)
- Glass it fills
- 0.712 in (1.81 cm) wide
- Density
- 0.92 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Vegetable oil typically ranges 0.91–0.93 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). In kitchen measures, this is 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- What is the density of vegetable oil?
- The typical density is 0.92 g/mL, with a range of 0.91 to 0.93 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the size in the photo?
- The substance is shown in the photo next to a us dime, a us quarter, and a golf ball.