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Garlic Converter (Cloves, Powder, Paste & Grams)

Swap garlic between fresh cloves, minced teaspoons, garlic powder, granulated garlic, paste, flakes, grams, and whole bulbs. It is based on a USDA average clove weight of about 3 grams and standard kitchen substitutions.

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Equivalent amount
4 tsp

2 fresh cloves → minced (tsp)

Per clove
2 tsp
1 head equals
~10 cloves
Estimates for general information, verify important figures before relying on them.
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Common values

Fresh garlicMincedGarlic powder
1 clove1 tsp1/8 tsp
3 cloves1 tbsp3/8 tsp
1 bulb (~10 cloves)3 tbsp 1 tsp1.25 tsp

Common questions

How much garlic powder equals one clove?

About one-eighth teaspoon of garlic powder stands in for one fresh clove.

How many cloves are in a bulb?

A typical bulb holds about 10 to 12 cloves, though it varies by variety.

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