How many teaspoons is 100 g of table salt (fine)?

100 g of table salt (fine) is about 16.4 teaspoons.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 teaspoon?

Because table salt (fine) isn't the same density as water. A teaspoon holds a fixed volume, and table salt (fine) weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of table salt (fine) to teaspoons

Answer

100 g of table salt (fine) = 16.4 teaspoons

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – teaspoon

Conversion table

Grams	Teaspoons
10 g	1.64 tsp
25 g	4.1 tsp
50 g	8.2 tsp
100 g	16.4 tsp
150 g	24.6 tsp
200 g	32.8 tsp
250 g	41 tsp
300 g	49.2 tsp
500 g	82 tsp

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How to measure

These values are for fine table salt. Coarse or flaky salt (like kosher or sea salt) is much lighter by volume, so a spoonful weighs less.

Frequently asked questions

How many teaspoons is 100 g of table salt (fine)?: 100 g of table salt (fine) is about 16.4 teaspoons.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 teaspoon?: Because table salt (fine) isn't the same density as water. A teaspoon holds a fixed volume, and table salt (fine) weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.