Baking powder

½ teaspoon of baking powder in grams

½ teaspoon2 g

½ teaspoon of baking powder ≈ 2 grams = 0.07 oz = 2.46 ml by volume.

Baking powder — volume to weight
VolumeGramsOuncesml
1 teaspoon4 g0.14 oz4.93
½ teaspoon2 g0.07 oz2.46
2 teaspoons8 g0.28 oz9.86
1 tablespoon12 g0.42 oz14.8
2 tablespoons24 g0.85 oz29.6
¼ cup48 g1.69 oz59.1

Density used: 1 US cup = 192 g (KA lists 1 tsp = 4 g, scaled to 1 cup). Source: King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart. Volume measures vary with scooping method; for baking, weigh when you can.

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is ½ teaspoon of baking powder?

½ teaspoon of baking powder is about 2 grams, based on 192 g per US cup.

Why does my measurement differ?

Spooned-and-leveled vs scooped volume can change weight by 10–20%. A kitchen scale is most accurate.

Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?

No. A US cup is 236.6 ml; a metric cup is 250 ml, about 5.7% larger.