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Convert teaspoons of ground cinnamon to grams

One teaspoon of ground cinnamon weighs about 2.75 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 1.38 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 tsp of ground cinnamon =

2.75 g

oz
0.097
kg
0.0028
lb
0.0061

Ground Cinnamon: 132 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. 1 teaspoon = 2.6 g. Ground spices lose potency, so weight is only half the story — freshness matters too.

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Ground Cinnamon at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 132 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
132 g
1 tablespoon
8.25 g
1 teaspoon
2.75 g
1 cup in ounces
4.66 oz
100 g in cups
0.758 cups
Density
0.56 g/ml

teaspoons to grams chart for ground cinnamon

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Ground Cinnamon — measured by volume
Teaspoons (US)GramsOunces (weight)Pounds
1/4 tsp0.688 g0.024 oz0.0015 lb
1/2 tsp1.38 g0.049 oz0.0030 lb
3/4 tsp2.06 g0.073 oz0.0045 lb
1 tsp2.75 g0.097 oz0.0061 lb
1 1/2 tsp4.13 g0.146 oz0.0091 lb
2 tsp5.5 g0.194 oz0.012 lb
3 tsp8.25 g0.291 oz0.018 lb
4 tsp11 g0.388 oz0.024 lb
6 tsp16.5 g0.582 oz0.036 lb
8 tsp22 g0.776 oz0.049 lb

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat ground cinnamon as 132 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.558 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 3/4 cups.

Measuring ground cinnamon accurately

1 teaspoon = 2.6 g. Ground spices lose potency, so weight is only half the story — freshness matters too.

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 ground cinnamon?

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon is 2.75 g. This is based on a density of 132 g per US cup.

How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon?

2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon is 5.5 g, and 1.38 g for half a teaspoon.

How much is 100 g of ground cinnamon in cups?

100 g of ground cinnamon is about 3/4 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 ground cinnamon?

1 teaspoon = 2.6 g. Ground spices lose potency, so weight is only half the story — freshness matters too.

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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