Kitchen Index

Instant yeast

Instant yeast: 1 US tablespoon weighs approximately 9 g.

Approximate weight by US measure
MeasureGrams
1 US cup144 g
½ US cup72 g
⅓ US cup48 g
¼ US cup36 g
1 US tablespoon9 g
1 US teaspoon3 g

How to measure it

Spoon dry instant yeast into a level measure before combining it with flour.

When a recipe calls for part of a packet, check the printed net weight and weigh the portion. The chart lists 9 g for one US tablespoon.

Convert a different amount

Original chart entry “Yeast (instant)” — 1 US tablespoon weighs approximately 9 g.

Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.