What Is Double 2 Teaspoons?
Double 2 teaspoons is 4 teaspoons.
Measure it as: 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
How to measure 4 teaspoons
- With standard cups & spoons: 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
- By volume: 20 ml, or 0.67 fluid ounces — handy if you have a measuring jug.
- By weight (most accurate): see the gram table below for common ingredients.
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:
| Ingredient | 4 teaspoons weighs about |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 10 g |
| Granulated sugar | 17 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 18 g |
| Powdered sugar | 10 g |
| Butter | 19 g |
| Milk | 20 g |
| Water | 20 g |
| Vegetable oil | 18 g |
| Honey | 28 g |
Recipe Doubling Chart: nearby amounts
| Original | Double | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ teaspoon | 1½ teaspoons | 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp |
| 1 teaspoon | 2 teaspoons | 2 tsp |
| 1½ teaspoons | 3 teaspoons | 1 tbsp |
| 2 teaspoons | 4 teaspoons | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 2½ teaspoons | 5 teaspoons | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 3 teaspoons | 6 teaspoons | 2 tbsp |
See the full recipe doubling chart →
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.