Kilograms to Teaspoons Conversion Calculator

Enter the weight in kilograms below to calculate the volume in teaspoons.

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Result in Teaspoons:

1 kg = 202.8841362 tsp
1 kg ≈ 202 7/8 tsp
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How to Convert Kilograms to Teaspoons

Since kilograms are a unit of mass and teaspoons are a unit of volume, which are different physical quantities, we need to know one more physical quantity of the ingredient or substance to convert between them. In this case, we need to account for the density of the substance whenever we do a conversion.

Therefore, to convert between kilograms and teaspoons of an ingredient or substance, we must either multiply or divide by its density, depending on which direction we are performing the conversion.

Kilograms to Teaspoons Formula

To convert a measurement in kilograms to teaspoons, divide the weight by the density of the ingredient or material. Note that in order for this to work, the density must be in kilograms per teaspoon (kg/tsp).

If the density is given in grams per milliliter (g/mL), then first divide 202.8841 by the density to convert to kg/tsp.

For a density given in g/mL, you can use this simple formula to convert:

teaspoons = kilograms × 202.8841 / density

Thus, the volume in teaspoons is equal to the weight in kilograms times 202.8841 divided by the density of the ingredient, substance, or material.

For example, here's how to convert 5 kilograms to teaspoons for an ingredient with a density of 0.7 g/mL.

teaspoons = 5 kg × 202.8841 / 0.7 g/mL = 1,449.172 tsp

When to Convert Kilograms to Teaspoons

Kilograms and teaspoons are both commonly used to measure cooking ingredients.

For cooking applications, most chefs suggest measuring dry ingredients by weight rather than volume to improve accuracy in the measurements.[1] The density of dry ingredients can vary for a variety of reasons, such as compaction and clumping.

The best way to ensure an accurate conversion is to use a scale. When a scale is not available, a calculator like the one above is a good way to estimate the weight to volume conversion.

Another useful application of weight and volume conversions is chemistry. When performing chemical reactions by combining separate chemicals to produce a new chemical, one must know the exact amount of each chemical to add in order to maximize the yield of the reaction.

It is common to mix powdered chemicals with liquid, or aqueous, chemicals, and this is where it becomes very useful to convert between weights and volumes.[2]

A third application of weight and volume conversions is when shipping freight when calculating the volumetric weight for cargo and packages. Trucks, ships, and airplanes are limited in the amount of weight or volume they can transport, so if one of those quantities is known, but the limitation is on the other, then it becomes necessary to convert between the two so as not to overload the shipping vehicle.

Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

How Many Teaspoons Are in a Kilogram?

The actual volume of a kilogram will vary depending on the density of the material. The table below shows how many teaspoons of various wet and dry ingredients are in a kilogram.

Kilogram measurements converted to teaspoons for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Weight in Kilograms: Volume in Teaspoons of:
WaterMilkCooking OilAll Purpose FlourGranulated Sugar
1 kg202.88 tsp196.97 tsp230.55 tsp383.52 tsp287.78 tsp
2 kg405.77 tsp393.95 tsp461.1 tsp767.05 tsp575.56 tsp
3 kg608.65 tsp590.92 tsp691.65 tsp1,151 tsp863.34 tsp
4 kg811.54 tsp787.9 tsp922.2 tsp1,534 tsp1,151 tsp
5 kg1,014 tsp984.87 tsp1,153 tsp1,918 tsp1,439 tsp
6 kg1,217 tsp1,182 tsp1,383 tsp2,301 tsp1,727 tsp
7 kg1,420 tsp1,379 tsp1,614 tsp2,685 tsp2,014 tsp
8 kg1,623 tsp1,576 tsp1,844 tsp3,068 tsp2,302 tsp
9 kg1,826 tsp1,773 tsp2,075 tsp3,452 tsp2,590 tsp
10 kg2,029 tsp1,970 tsp2,306 tsp3,835 tsp2,878 tsp
11 kg2,232 tsp2,167 tsp2,536 tsp4,219 tsp3,166 tsp
12 kg2,435 tsp2,364 tsp2,767 tsp4,602 tsp3,453 tsp
13 kg2,637 tsp2,561 tsp2,997 tsp4,986 tsp3,741 tsp
14 kg2,840 tsp2,758 tsp3,228 tsp5,369 tsp4,029 tsp
15 kg3,043 tsp2,955 tsp3,458 tsp5,753 tsp4,317 tsp
16 kg3,246 tsp3,152 tsp3,689 tsp6,136 tsp4,604 tsp
17 kg3,449 tsp3,349 tsp3,919 tsp6,520 tsp4,892 tsp
18 kg3,652 tsp3,546 tsp4,150 tsp6,903 tsp5,180 tsp
19 kg3,855 tsp3,743 tsp4,380 tsp7,287 tsp5,468 tsp
20 kg4,058 tsp3,939 tsp4,611 tsp7,670 tsp5,756 tsp
21 kg4,261 tsp4,136 tsp4,842 tsp8,054 tsp6,043 tsp
22 kg4,463 tsp4,333 tsp5,072 tsp8,438 tsp6,331 tsp
23 kg4,666 tsp4,530 tsp5,303 tsp8,821 tsp6,619 tsp
24 kg4,869 tsp4,727 tsp5,533 tsp9,205 tsp6,907 tsp
25 kg5,072 tsp4,924 tsp5,764 tsp9,588 tsp7,194 tsp
26 kg5,275 tsp5,121 tsp5,994 tsp9,972 tsp7,482 tsp
27 kg5,478 tsp5,318 tsp6,225 tsp10,355 tsp7,770 tsp
28 kg5,681 tsp5,515 tsp6,455 tsp10,739 tsp8,058 tsp
29 kg5,884 tsp5,712 tsp6,686 tsp11,122 tsp8,346 tsp
30 kg6,087 tsp5,909 tsp6,917 tsp11,506 tsp8,633 tsp
31 kg6,289 tsp6,106 tsp7,147 tsp11,889 tsp8,921 tsp
32 kg6,492 tsp6,303 tsp7,378 tsp12,273 tsp9,209 tsp
33 kg6,695 tsp6,500 tsp7,608 tsp12,656 tsp9,497 tsp
34 kg6,898 tsp6,697 tsp7,839 tsp13,040 tsp9,784 tsp
35 kg7,101 tsp6,894 tsp8,069 tsp13,423 tsp10,072 tsp
36 kg7,304 tsp7,091 tsp8,300 tsp13,807 tsp10,360 tsp
37 kg7,507 tsp7,288 tsp8,530 tsp14,190 tsp10,648 tsp
38 kg7,710 tsp7,485 tsp8,761 tsp14,574 tsp10,936 tsp
39 kg7,912 tsp7,682 tsp8,991 tsp14,957 tsp11,223 tsp
40 kg8,115 tsp7,879 tsp9,222 tsp15,341 tsp11,511 tsp

What Is a Kilogram?

One kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams, 2.204623 pounds, or 1/1,000 of a metric ton.

The formal definition of the kilogram changed in 2019. One kilogram was previously equal to the mass of the platinum-iridium bar, known as the International Prototype of the Kilogram, which was stored in Sèvres, France.

The 2019 SI brochure now defines the kilogram using the Planck constant, and it is defined using the meter and second.[3] It is equal to the mass of 1,000 cubic centimeters, or milliliters, of water.

The kilogram, or kilogramme, is the SI base unit for mass and is also a multiple of the gram. In the metric system, "kilo" is the prefix for thousands, or 103. Kilograms can be abbreviated as kg; for example, 1 kilogram can be written as 1 kg.

A kilogram is frequently referred to as a unit of weight. While technically, a kilogram is a measure of mass, and weight is actually a measure of force, the two are equivalent as long as we are performing our calculations on Earth.

For example, an object with a mass of 1 kilogram weighs 1 kilogram on Earth, but only weighs one-sixth of that on the moon, yet still has the same mass.

Learn more about kilograms.

What Is a Teaspoon?

The teaspoon is a unit of volume equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or 1/6 of a fluid ounce.[4] One teaspoon is equal to approximately 4.929 milliliters, but in nutrition labeling, one teaspoon is equal to exactly 5 milliliters.[5]

The teaspoon is a US customary unit of volume. Teaspoons can be abbreviated as tsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as t, ts, or tspn. For example, 1 teaspoon can be written as 1 tsp, 1 t, 1 ts, or 1 tspn.

Learn more about teaspoons.

Kilogram to Teaspoon Conversion Table

Kilogram measurements converted to teaspoons for commonly used cooking and baking ingredients.
Weight in Kilograms: Volume in Teaspoons of:
WaterMilkCooking OilAll Purpose FlourGranulated Sugar
1 kg202.88 tsp196.97 tsp230.55 tsp383.52 tsp287.78 tsp
2 kg405.77 tsp393.95 tsp461.1 tsp767.05 tsp575.56 tsp
3 kg608.65 tsp590.92 tsp691.65 tsp1,151 tsp863.34 tsp
4 kg811.54 tsp787.9 tsp922.2 tsp1,534 tsp1,151 tsp
5 kg1,014 tsp984.87 tsp1,153 tsp1,918 tsp1,439 tsp
6 kg1,217 tsp1,182 tsp1,383 tsp2,301 tsp1,727 tsp
7 kg1,420 tsp1,379 tsp1,614 tsp2,685 tsp2,014 tsp
8 kg1,623 tsp1,576 tsp1,844 tsp3,068 tsp2,302 tsp
9 kg1,826 tsp1,773 tsp2,075 tsp3,452 tsp2,590 tsp
10 kg2,029 tsp1,970 tsp2,306 tsp3,835 tsp2,878 tsp
11 kg2,232 tsp2,167 tsp2,536 tsp4,219 tsp3,166 tsp
12 kg2,435 tsp2,364 tsp2,767 tsp4,602 tsp3,453 tsp
13 kg2,637 tsp2,561 tsp2,997 tsp4,986 tsp3,741 tsp
14 kg2,840 tsp2,758 tsp3,228 tsp5,369 tsp4,029 tsp
15 kg3,043 tsp2,955 tsp3,458 tsp5,753 tsp4,317 tsp
16 kg3,246 tsp3,152 tsp3,689 tsp6,136 tsp4,604 tsp
17 kg3,449 tsp3,349 tsp3,919 tsp6,520 tsp4,892 tsp
18 kg3,652 tsp3,546 tsp4,150 tsp6,903 tsp5,180 tsp
19 kg3,855 tsp3,743 tsp4,380 tsp7,287 tsp5,468 tsp
20 kg4,058 tsp3,939 tsp4,611 tsp7,670 tsp5,756 tsp
21 kg4,261 tsp4,136 tsp4,842 tsp8,054 tsp6,043 tsp
22 kg4,463 tsp4,333 tsp5,072 tsp8,438 tsp6,331 tsp
23 kg4,666 tsp4,530 tsp5,303 tsp8,821 tsp6,619 tsp
24 kg4,869 tsp4,727 tsp5,533 tsp9,205 tsp6,907 tsp
25 kg5,072 tsp4,924 tsp5,764 tsp9,588 tsp7,194 tsp
26 kg5,275 tsp5,121 tsp5,994 tsp9,972 tsp7,482 tsp
27 kg5,478 tsp5,318 tsp6,225 tsp10,355 tsp7,770 tsp
28 kg5,681 tsp5,515 tsp6,455 tsp10,739 tsp8,058 tsp
29 kg5,884 tsp5,712 tsp6,686 tsp11,122 tsp8,346 tsp
30 kg6,087 tsp5,909 tsp6,917 tsp11,506 tsp8,633 tsp
31 kg6,289 tsp6,106 tsp7,147 tsp11,889 tsp8,921 tsp
32 kg6,492 tsp6,303 tsp7,378 tsp12,273 tsp9,209 tsp
33 kg6,695 tsp6,500 tsp7,608 tsp12,656 tsp9,497 tsp
34 kg6,898 tsp6,697 tsp7,839 tsp13,040 tsp9,784 tsp
35 kg7,101 tsp6,894 tsp8,069 tsp13,423 tsp10,072 tsp
36 kg7,304 tsp7,091 tsp8,300 tsp13,807 tsp10,360 tsp
37 kg7,507 tsp7,288 tsp8,530 tsp14,190 tsp10,648 tsp
38 kg7,710 tsp7,485 tsp8,761 tsp14,574 tsp10,936 tsp
39 kg7,912 tsp7,682 tsp8,991 tsp14,957 tsp11,223 tsp
40 kg8,115 tsp7,879 tsp9,222 tsp15,341 tsp11,511 tsp

References

  1. National Institute of Standards & Technology, Culinary Measurement Tips, https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/culinary-measurement-tips
  2. CK-12 Foundation, Introductory Chemistry (CK-12) - 12.6: Mass-Volume Stoichiometry, https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/12%3A_Stoichiometry/12.06%3A_Mass-Volume_Stoichiometry
  3. International Bureau of Weights and Measures, The International System of Units, 9th Edition, 2019, https://www.bipm.org/documents/20126/41483022/SI-Brochure-9-EN.pdf
  4. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Cooking Conversion Guide, https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/17165/file/P-01775.pdf
  5. U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures

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