Salt Conversion Calculator
Convert between different salt types accounting for density differences. Essential for adapting recipes that specify different salts than what you have.
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Quick Conversions
Important: These conversions maintain equivalent salt content by weight, not volume. When precision matters (like in baking or curing), always use weight measurements.
Common Conversion Reference
| If Recipe Calls For... | Diamond Crystal | Morton Kosher | Table Salt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp Diamond Crystal | 1 tbsp | 2 tsp | 1½ tsp |
| 1 tbsp Morton Kosher | 1½ tbsp | 1 tbsp | 2¼ tsp |
| 1 tbsp Table Salt | 2 tbsp | 1⅓ tbsp | 1 tbsp |
| 10g any salt | 3½ tsp | 2 tsp | 1⅔ tsp |
Why Density Matters
Diamond Crystal has hollow, pyramid-shaped crystals that take up more space. Morton has denser, cubic crystals. Table salt is finest and most compact.
Recipe Default
Most professional recipes use Diamond Crystal as default. Food media like Serious Eats and NYT Cooking typically specify which salt they're using.
When to Convert
Critical for: baking, brining, curing, and any recipe with precise measurements. Less critical for: pasta water, general seasoning to taste.
Salt Densities (g/tsp)
- Table Salt: 6.0g per teaspoon
- Morton Kosher: 4.8g per teaspoon
- Diamond Crystal: 2.8g per teaspoon
- Maldon: 2.5g per teaspoon
- Sea Salt (fine): 5.5g per teaspoon
- Sea Salt (coarse): 5.0g per teaspoon
- Fleur de Sel: 5.0g per teaspoon