What does 5 grams of ground black pepper look like?
5 grams of ground black pepper is a small amount that measures 0.176 oz (5 g) by weight. When poured into a loose pile, it is about the size of a cherry, measuring 1.83 in (4.66 cm) wide and 0.666 in (1.69 cm) tall.
In kitchen measures
1.95 teaspoons
1.95 tsp · 0.65 tbsp · 0.041 cups
about the size of a cherry
- Weight
- 0.176 oz (5 g)
- Volume
- 0.65 tbsp (9.62 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.83 in (4.66 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.666 in (1.69 cm)
- Density
- 0.52 g/mL
Ground black pepper typically ranges 0.48–0.58 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount of pepper?
- The volume is 0.65 tbsp (9.62 mL), which is equivalent to 1.95 teaspoons, 0.65 tablespoons, or 0.041 cups.
- Does the density of the pepper change?
- The typical density is 0.52 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.48 to 0.58 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects are used for scale in the photo?
- The photo shows the pile of ground black pepper next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.