What does 7 grams of instant yeast look like?
7 grams of instant yeast is a small amount that measures 0.247 oz (7 g) by weight and 0.861 tbsp (12.7 mL) by volume. When poured into a loose pile, it is 1.92 in (4.88 cm) wide and 0.805 in (2.05 cm) tall, which is about the size of a grape.
In kitchen measures
2.58 teaspoons
2.58 tsp · 0.861 tbsp · 0.054 cups
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.247 oz (7 g)
- Volume
- 0.861 tbsp (12.7 mL)
- Pile width
- 1.92 in (4.88 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.805 in (2.05 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 does this measurement translate to standard kitchen tools?
- This amount of instant yeast is equal to 2.58 teaspoons, 0.861 tablespoons, or 0.054 cups.
- What is the typical density of this yeast?
- The typical density is 0.55 g/mL, though it can range from 0.5 to 0.62 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects can I use to visualize the scale of this pile?
- In the photo, the pile is shown next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.