What does 15 grams of flaky sea salt look like?
15 grams of flaky sea salt is 0.529 oz (15 g) in weight and has a volume of 2.25 tbsp (33.3 mL). When poured into a loose pile, it is about the size of a ping-pong ball, measuring 2.58 in (6.56 cm) wide and 1.16 in (2.96 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
2.25 tablespoons
6.76 tsp · 2.25 tbsp · 0.141 cups
about the size of a ping-pong ball
- Weight
- 0.529 oz (15 g)
- Volume
- 2.25 tbsp (33.3 mL)
- Pile width
- 2.58 in (6.56 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.16 in (2.96 cm)
- Density
- 0.45 g/mL
Flaky sea salt typically ranges 0.3–0.6 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How does this measurement compare to standard kitchen tools?
- This amount is equal to 6.76 teaspoons, 2.25 tablespoons, or 0.141 cups.
- What is the typical density of this salt?
- The typical density is 0.45 g/mL, though it can range from 0.3 to 0.6 g/mL depending on how it is packed.
- What objects are shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the pile of salt next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.