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1 Packet Yeast in Teaspoons — Volume of Active Dry & Instant Packet

Verified bread baking conversion for Active Dry, Instant (RapidRise), and Fresh Compressed Yeast.

Exact Result
2 1/4 teaspoons (2.25 tsp)
Standard Packets: 1/4 oz (7g)
2.25 level teaspoons · 0.75 tablespoons
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Dough Science & Fermentation Guide

One standard packet of yeast contains 2 1/4 level teaspoons (2.25 tsp, or 3/4 tablespoon). When a recipe developed with bulk jar yeast calls for 1 packet, measure out 2 and 1/4 teaspoons.

Level your measuring spoon with the flat back of a knife. Heaping teaspoons can add up to 30% extra yeast, accelerating fermentation and leaving an unwanted yeasty flavor in your finished bread.

Universal Yeast Conversion Matrix

Fast conversion across packets, grams, teaspoons, and fresh cake yeast.

Measure Dry Grams Teaspoons Tablespoons Fresh Equivalent
1/4 Packet 1.75g approx. 1/2 tsp 1/6 tbsp 5.2g
1/2 Packet 3.5g approx. 1 1/8 tsp 1/3 tbsp 10.5g
1 Full Packet (Standard US) 7.0g 2 1/4 tsp (2.25 tsp) 3/4 tbsp 21.0g
1 1/2 Packets 10.5g approx. 3 3/8 tsp 1 1/8 tbsp 31.5g
2 Packets 14.0g 4 1/2 tsp 1 1/2 tbsp 42.0g
1 Teaspoon 3.1g 1.0 tsp 1/3 tbsp 9.3g
2 Teaspoons 6.2g 2.0 tsp 2/3 tbsp 18.6g
1 Tablespoon (3 tsp) 9.3g 3.0 tsp 1.0 tbsp 28.0g
2 Tablespoons 18.6g 6.0 tsp 2.0 tbsp 56.0g
5 Grams 5.0g approx. 1 5/8 tsp 1/2 tbsp 15.0g
10 Grams 10.0g approx. 3 1/4 tsp 1 tbsp 30.0g
15 Grams 15.0g approx. 4 7/8 tsp 1 5/8 tbsp 45.0g
20 Grams 20.0g approx. 6 1/2 tsp 2 1/8 tbsp 60.0g
1 Ounce (28.35g) 28.35g approx. 9 1/8 tsp 3.0 tbsp (4 packets) 85.0g

Yeast Pro-Tips & Fermentation Rules

Exact Teaspoon Measurement

1 packet = 2 1/4 teaspoons (2 tsp + 1/4 tsp).

Tablespoon Fraction

2 1/4 tsp equals 3/4 of a tablespoon.

Grams Equivalent

2 1/4 teaspoons equals 7 grams.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teaspoons is 1 packet of yeast? +
One packet of yeast contains exactly 2 1/4 teaspoons (2.25 teaspoons).
How many tablespoons is 1 packet of yeast? +
One packet of yeast contains 3/4 of a tablespoon (0.75 tbsp).
Can I use 1 tablespoon instead of 1 packet? +
1 tablespoon is 3 teaspoons. 1 packet is 2 1/4 teaspoons. Using 1 full tablespoon adds 33% extra yeast.

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