What does 15 grams of instant yeast look like?
15 grams of instant yeast is a small amount that measures 0.529 oz (15 g) by weight. It occupies 1.84 tbsp (27.3 mL) of space, which is about the size of a ping-pong ball.
In kitchen measures
1.84 tablespoons
5.53 tsp · 1.84 tbsp · 0.115 cups
about the size of a ping-pong ball
- Weight
- 0.529 oz (15 g)
- Volume
- 1.84 tbsp (27.3 mL)
- Pile width
- 2.47 in (6.29 cm)
- Pile height
- 1.04 in (2.64 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
- How much space does this amount take up in kitchen measurements?
- 15 grams of instant yeast equals 5.53 teaspoons, 1.84 tablespoons, or 0.115 cups.
- What are the physical dimensions of the pile?
- When poured into a loose pile, the yeast measures 2.47 in (6.29 cm) wide and 1.04 in (2.64 cm) tall.
- What is the density of instant yeast?
- The typical density is 0.55 g/mL, though it can range from 0.5 to 0.62 g/mL depending on how it is packed.