Breadcrumbs
US Teaspoon to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
106.5g
Metric Cup (250ml)
112.5g
A US cup (236.59ml) of breadcrumbs weighs 106g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 113g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Breadcrumbs — Quick Reference
Common us teaspoon to gram conversions
| US Teaspoon | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ tsp | 1g |
| ½ tsp | 1g |
| 1 tsp | 2g |
| 1½ tsp | 3g |
| 2 tsp | 4g |
| 3 tsp | 7g |
Based on breadcrumbs density of 0.45 g/ml (spooned method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Breadcrumbs Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us teaspoon of breadcrumbs to gram, we use the density of breadcrumbs (0.45 g/ml). A us teaspoon contains 4.93ml, so 1 us teaspoon equals 4.93ml. Multiplying by the density: 4.93ml × 0.45 g/ml = 2.2g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting breadcrumbs, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of breadcrumbs weighs 106g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 113g—a difference of 6g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
For consistent results with breadcrumbs, use a scale whenever possible. Volume measurements of grains can vary significantly based on how tightly packed they are. The density of 0.45 g/ml we use is based on a standard pour into a measuring cup.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.45 g/ml for breadcrumbs is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 172009). This measurement was taken with breadcrumbs spooned into the measuring cup and leveled.