What does 5 grams of baking powder look like?
5 grams of baking powder is a small amount that measures 0.176 oz (5 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is about half the size of a cherry, measuring 1.43 in (3.63 cm) wide and 0.6 in (1.52 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
1.07 teaspoons
1.07 tsp · 0.356 tbsp · 0.022 cups
about half the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.176 oz (5 g)
- Volume
- 0.356 tbsp (5.26 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.43 in (3.63 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- Density
- 0.95 g/mL
Baking powder typically ranges 0.85–1.05 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount?
- This amount has a volume of 0.356 tbsp (5.26 mL), which is equal to 1.07 teaspoons, 0.356 tablespoons, or 0.022 cups.
- How does the density affect the size?
- The typical density is 0.95 g/mL, though it can range from 0.85 to 1.05 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use for scale?
- The photo shows the baking powder next to a us dime, a us quarter, and a golf ball.