Everything you need to know about how much is 5 grams. How to measure out 5 grams of different ingredients on a scale, with measuring cups etc.
If you're not used to the metric system in everyday life, you might be intimidated when trying to figure out how much is 5 grams. Don't be!
With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 5 grams, how to measure it out with diferent tools (scale, measuring cup, tablespoon, teaspoon) for the most common ingredients. We also help you decide whether to use a scale, measuring cups, tablespoons or teaspoons.
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- How much is 5 grams?
- Measuring 5 grams on a kitchen scale
- Measuring out 5 grams with measuring cups
- 5 grams in tablespoons
- Abbreviation of 5 grams
How much is 5 grams?
Gram is a unit of mass (colloquially weight) in the SI system, used throughout the wolrd to measure ingredients by weight. To have a picture of how much is 5 grams, here are a couple of conversions:
- 5 grams = 0.005 kg or kilograms.
- 5 grams = 0.18 oz or ounces.
- 5 grams = 0.01 lbs or pounds
- 5 grams = approximately 2 teaspoons of flour.
- 5 grams = approximately 1 teaspoon of sugar.
As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 5 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 5 grams of any ingredient.
You can of course also use measuring cups, tablespoons or teaspoons. Please note that there is no direct conversion rate for any of these tools for 5 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.
Measuring 5 grams on a kithcen scale
The best and easiest way to measure 5 grams at home for any ingredient is by using a kitchen scale.
It is also the most accurate as measuring by weight is often more precise than measuring by volume. So if you need to measure out ingredients by grams, I strongly suggest you to buy a kitchen scale or any appropriate scale.
- To measure exactly 5 grams on a kitchen scale, first turn on the scale and ensure it is set to the appropriate unit of measurement (grams in this case).
- Then, place a container on the scale and "zero" the scale so that it reads 0 grams with the container on it.
- Next, slowly add the ingredient to the container until the scale reads 5 grams.
- Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 5 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 5 grams, use a teaspoon to take out the ingredient bit by bit. Note: 1 gram is a tiny amount, so for most home uses of 5 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.
That's it, you've just measured 5 grams on a scale!
Measuring out 5 grams with measuring cups
5 grams is a small amount of weight, you can't really measure this out with measuring cups.
To measure out such a small amount, you should use teaspoons instead.
5 grams in tablespoons
5 grams is a small amount of weight, you can't really measure this out with tablespoons.
To measure out such a small amount, you should use teaspoons instead.
5 grams in teaspoons
| Ingredient | 5 Grams in Teaspoons |
| 5g flour | 1 7/8 tsp |
| 5g sugar | 1 1/4 tsp |
| 5g butter | 1 tsp |
| 5g rice | 1 1/8 tsp |
| 5g cooked rice | 1 3/4 tsp |
| 5g milk | 1 tsp |
| 5g water | 1 tsp |
| 5g cocoa powder | 2 3/8 tsp |
| 5g vegetable oil | 1 1/8 tsp |
| 5g powdered sugar | 2 tsp |
| 5g honey | 2/3 tsp |
Abbreviation of 5 grams
The official abbreviation of gram, grams, Gram, Grams is g.
Therfore you might often see 5 grams abbreviated as 5g or sometimes 5 g with a space between the number and the letter g.
Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 5gms also means 5 grams.
Writing 5g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 5 grams in an abbreviated form in English.