Spice Converter
Convert between fresh and dried herbs and spices.
Enter fresh amount to see the dried equivalent and vice versa.
Type in any field — the others update instantly. Standard 3:1 fresh-to-dried ratio.
The standard ratio for converting between fresh and dried herbs:
General rule:
- 1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried (3:1 ratio)
- 1 teaspoon dried = 1 tablespoon fresh
This is because dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor.
Exceptions to the 3:1 rule:
- Garlic: 1 clove fresh = 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- Ginger: 1 tbsp fresh = 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Onion: 1 medium onion = 1 tbsp onion powder
- Rosemary: use 2:1 ratio (fresh to dried) since dried rosemary is very strong
Tips:
- Add dried herbs early in cooking (they need time to release flavor).
- Add fresh herbs near the end (heat diminishes their flavor).
- Crush dried herbs between your fingers before adding to activate oils.