Everything you need to know about how much is 13 grams. How to measure out 13 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 13 grams. Don't be!
With this simple guide we'd like to help you understand how much is exactly 13 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 13 grams?
- Measuring 13 grams on a kitchen scale
- Measuring out 13 grams with measuring cups
- 13 grams in tablespoons
- Abbreviation of 13 grams
How much is 13 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 13 grams, here are a couple of conversions:
- 13 grams = 0.013 kg or kilograms.
- 13 grams = 0.46 oz or ounces.
- 13 grams = 0.03 lbs or pounds
- 13 grams = approximately 5 teaspoons of flour.
- 13 grams = approximately 3 teaspoons of sugar.
As gram is a unit of weight, the best and more precise way to measure out 13 grams is by using a kitchen scale, see instructions below. This also provides accuracy that's often needed when using 13 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 13 grams. Check out the tables below to help you measure out the right amount.
Measuring 13 grams on a kithcen scale
The best and easiest way to measure 13 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 13 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 13 grams.
- Adjust the amount. If the scale reads less than 13 grams, add the ingredient one teaspoon at a time. If it reads more than 13 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 13 grams it's totally okay to measure 1-2 grams more or less.
That's it, you've just measured 13 grams on a scale!
Measuring out 13 grams with measuring cups
13 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.
13 grams in tablespoons
13 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.
13 grams in teaspoons
| Ingredient | 13 Grams in Teaspoons |
| 13g flour | 5 tsp |
| 13g sugar | 3 1/8 tsp |
| 13g butter | 2 3/4 tsp |
| 13g rice | 3 tsp |
| 13g cooked rice | 4 1/2 tsp |
| 13g milk | 2 1/2 tsp |
| 13g water | 2 5/8 tsp |
| 13g cocoa powder | 6 1/4 tsp |
| 13g vegetable oil | 2 7/8 tsp |
| 13g powdered sugar | 5 1/4 tsp |
| 13g honey | 1 7/8 tsp |
Abbreviation of 13 grams
The official abbreviation of gram, grams, Gram, Grams is g.
Therfore you might often see 13 grams abbreviated as 13g or sometimes 13 g with a space between the number and the letter g.
Sometimes the abbreviation gms is used, but that's not official. Anyways, 13gms also means 13 grams.
Writing 13g without a space between the number and the letter g is the most accepted way of writing 13 grams in an abbreviated form in English.