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Convert teaspoons of chopped dates to grams

One teaspoon of chopped dates weighs about 3.06 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 1.53 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 tsp of chopped dates =

3.06 g

oz
0.108
kg
0.0031
lb
0.0068

Chopped Dates: 147 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Medjool dates are moister and heavier than Deglet Noor. Pitted weight only.

Full chopped dates chart →

Chopped Dates at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 147 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
147 g
1 tablespoon
9.19 g
1 teaspoon
3.06 g
1 cup in ounces
5.19 oz
100 g in cups
0.68 cups
Density
0.62 g/ml

teaspoons to grams chart for chopped dates

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Chopped Dates — measured by volume
Teaspoons (US)GramsOunces (weight)Pounds
1/4 tsp0.766 g0.027 oz0.0017 lb
1/2 tsp1.53 g0.054 oz0.0034 lb
3/4 tsp2.3 g0.081 oz0.0051 lb
1 tsp3.06 g0.108 oz0.0068 lb
1 1/2 tsp4.59 g0.162 oz0.01 lb
2 tsp6.13 g0.216 oz0.014 lb
3 tsp9.19 g0.324 oz0.02 lb
4 tsp12.3 g0.432 oz0.027 lb
6 tsp18.4 g0.648 oz0.041 lb
8 tsp24.5 g0.864 oz0.054 lb

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat chopped dates as 147 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.621 g/ml. From there:

  1. Your teaspoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tsp = 4.93 ml).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 2/3 cups.

Measuring chopped dates accurately

Medjool dates are moister and heavier than Deglet Noor. Pitted weight only.

If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.

When cups are fine

  • Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
  • Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
  • Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in 1 teaspoon of chopped dates?

1 teaspoon of chopped dates is 3.06 g. This is based on a density of 147 g per US cup.

How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of chopped dates?

2 teaspoons of chopped dates is 6.13 g, and 1.53 g for half a teaspoon.

How much is 100 g of chopped dates in cups?

100 g of chopped dates is about 2/3 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.

Why do other sites give a different number for chopped dates?

Medjool dates are moister and heavier than Deglet Noor. Pitted weight only.

Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?

No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.

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