What Is Double 2 Teaspoons?

Double 2 teaspoons is 4 teaspoons.
Measure it as: 1 tbsp + 1 tsp

How to measure 4 teaspoons

Spoon measurements scale on a simple ladder: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, and 1 teaspoon = 2 half-teaspoons = 4 quarter-teaspoons. So double 2 teaspoons works out to 1 tbsp + 1 tsp — every part of it comes straight from a standard measuring spoon set.

4 teaspoons in grams

Volume-to-weight depends on the ingredient — a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of honey. For 4 teaspoons:

Ingredient4 teaspoons weighs about
All-purpose flour10 g
Granulated sugar17 g
Brown sugar (packed)18 g
Powdered sugar10 g
Butter19 g
Milk20 g
Water20 g
Vegetable oil18 g
Honey28 g

Recipe Doubling Chart: nearby amounts

OriginalDoubleMeasure it as
¾ teaspoon1½ teaspoons1 tsp + 1/2 tsp
1 teaspoon2 teaspoons2 tsp
1½ teaspoons3 teaspoons1 tbsp
2 teaspoons4 teaspoons1 tbsp + 1 tsp
2½ teaspoons5 teaspoons1 tbsp + 2 tsp
3 teaspoons6 teaspoons2 tbsp

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Frequently asked questions

What is double 2 teaspoons in milliliters?

Double 2 teaspoons is about 20 ml (0.67 fl oz).

Anything to watch out for when doubling a recipe?

Most ingredients scale straight across, but baking powder, baking soda, salt, and strong spices are best scaled to about ¾ of the multiplied amount, then adjusted to taste. Cooking and baking times also increase less than you'd expect — check early.

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