What does 5 grams of electrolyte powder look like?
5 grams of electrolyte powder is a small amount that measures 0.176 oz (5 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is about the size of a cherry and measures 1.67 in (4.23 cm) wide and 0.699 in (1.78 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
1.69 teaspoons
1.69 tsp · 0.564 tbsp · 0.035 cups
about the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.176 oz (5 g)
- Volume
- 0.564 tbsp (8.33 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.67 in (4.23 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.699 in (1.78 cm)
- Density
- 0.6 g/mL
Electrolyte powder typically ranges 0.5–0.7 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 0.564 tbsp (8.33 mL), which is equivalent to 1.69 teaspoons, 0.564 tablespoons, or 0.035 cups.
- Does the density of the powder change how it looks?
- Yes, the typical density is 0.6 g/mL, though it can range from 0.5 to 0.7 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use to visualize the size?
- The pile is shown in the photo next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.