Everything you need to know about how much is 12 grams. How to measure out 12 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 12 grams. Don't be!
With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 12 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 12 grams?
- Measuring 12 grams on a kitchen scale
- Measuring out 12 grams with measuring cups
- 12 grams in tablespoons
- Abbreviation of 12 grams
How much is 12 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 12 grams, here are a couple of conversions:
- 12 grams = 0.012 kg or kilograms.
- 12 grams = 0.42 oz or ounces.
- 12 grams = 0.03 lbs or pounds
- 12 grams = approximately 5 teaspoons of flour.
- 12 grams = approximately 3 teaspoons of sugar.
As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 12 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 12 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 12 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.
Measuring 12 grams on a kithcen scale
The best and easiest way to measure 12 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 12 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 12 grams.
- Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 12 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 12 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 12 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.
That's it, you've just measured 12 grams on a scale!
Measuring out 12 grams with measuring cups
12 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.
12 grams in tablespoons
12 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.
12 grams in teaspoons
| Ingredient | 12 Grams in Teaspoons |
| 12g flour | 4 5/8 tsp |
| 12g sugar | 2 7/8 tsp |
| 12g butter | 2 1/2 tsp |
| 12g rice | 2 3/4 tsp |
| 12g cooked rice | 4 1/8 tsp |
| 12g milk | 2 1/3 tsp |
| 12g water | 2 3/8 tsp |
| 12g cocoa powder | 5 3/4 tsp |
| 12g vegetable oil | 2 5/8 tsp |
| 12g powdered sugar | 4 3/4 tsp |
| 12g honey | 1 2/3 tsp |
Abbreviation of 12 grams
The official abbreviation of gram, grams, Gram, Grams is g.
Therfore you might often see 12 grams abbreviated as 12g or sometimes 12 g with a space between the number and the letter g.
Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 12gms also means 12 grams.
Writing 12g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 12 grams in an abbreviated form in English.