Yeast Converter
Convert between instant, active dry, and fresh yeast in grams and teaspoons, showing all three equivalents at once.
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A standard packet is 7 g (2¼ tsp).
Results
- Instant yeast
- 5.6 g (1.78 tsp)
- Active dry yeast
- 7 g (2.22 tsp)
- Fresh yeast
- 16.8 g (0.59 oz)
Standard table: 1 tsp instant = 1¼ tsp active dry = ⅓ oz fresh. Active dry benefits from proofing in warm water; instant can go straight into the flour.
About Yeast Converter
Recipes call for whichever yeast the author had on hand; the standard substitution table says 1 teaspoon of instant equals about 1¼ teaspoons of active dry or ⅓ ounce of fresh yeast. Enter what you have — in grams or teaspoons — and see all three equivalents side by side.
Common uses
- Substitute instant yeast in a recipe written for fresh cake yeast
- Convert a 7 g packet into teaspoons for a small batch
- Scale yeast down for an overnight dough without a scale-friendly recipe
Example
Input
7 g active dry yeast
Output
5.6 g instant (1.78 tsp) · 16.8 g fresh (0.59 oz)
Limitations
- Conversion uses the common home-baking table; yeast brands vary a little in potency and density.
- Active dry likes proofing in warm water first; instant can be mixed straight into flour.