What Is a Third of ½ Teaspoon?
A third of ½ teaspoon is ⅙ teaspoon.
Measure it as: 1/8 tsp (rounded to the nearest measurable spoon — level it off slightly generously.)
How to measure ⅙ teaspoon
- With standard cups & spoons: 1/8 tsp — rounded to the nearest measurable spoon — level it off slightly generously.
- By volume: 0.8 ml, or 0.03 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 a third of ½ teaspoon works out to 1/8 tsp (rounded to the nearest measurable spoon — level it off slightly generously.) — every part of it comes straight from a standard measuring spoon set.
⅙ teaspoon in grams
Volume-to-weight depends on the ingredient — a cup of flour weighs far less than a cup of honey. For ⅙ teaspoon:
| Ingredient | ⅙ teaspoon weighs about |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 0 g |
| Granulated sugar | 1 g |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 1 g |
| Powdered sugar | 0 g |
| Butter | 1 g |
| Milk | 1 g |
| Water | 1 g |
| Vegetable oil | 1 g |
| Honey | 1 g |
Recipe Thirds Chart: nearby amounts
| Original | A third | Measure it as |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 1⁄12 teaspoon | 1/8 tsp |
| ½ teaspoon | ⅙ teaspoon | 1/8 tsp |
| ¾ teaspoon | ¼ teaspoon | 1/4 tsp |
| 1 teaspoon | ⅓ teaspoon | 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp |
| 1½ teaspoons | ½ teaspoon | 1/2 tsp |
See the full recipe thirds chart →
Frequently asked questions
What is a third of ½ teaspoon in milliliters?
A third of ½ teaspoon is about 0.8 ml (0.03 fl oz).
What's the easiest way to measure ⅙ teaspoon without special cups?
Use standard measures: 1/8 tsp. Rounded to the nearest measurable spoon — level it off slightly generously.