Yeast Usage Conversion Calculator
Instant Yeast
Grams = 0
Ounces = 0
Packets (0.25 Oz) = 0
Teaspoons = 0
Tablespoons = 0
Cups = 0
Active Dry Yeast
Grams = 0
Ounces = 0
Packets (0.25 Oz) = 0
Teaspoons = 0
Tablespoons = 0
Cups = 0
Fresh Yeast
Grams = 0
Ounces = 0
Cakes (0.6 Oz) = 0
Cakes (2.0 Oz) = 0
Teaspoons = 0
Tablespoons = 0
Cups = 0
Amount of Flour Needed
Pounds = 0
Ounces = 0
Grams = 0
AP Flour Cups = 0
AP Flour Tablespoons = 0
Bread Flour Cups = 0
Bread Flour Tablespoons = 0
Cake Flour Cups = 0
Cake Flour Tablespoons = 0
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This template allows you to convert to an equivalent amount of yeast in several units of measure for each of the three common types of yeast used for baking.
Enter any one weight (including grams, ounces, packets or cakes) or any one volumetric measure (including teaspoons, tablespoons or cups) for any of the three suported types of yeast. The value you enter will be converted to the equivalent weights and volumes for each of the three types of yeast. The amount of all purpose (AP), bread and cake flour normally used with the amount of yeast entered will also be displayed. The amount of flour to use is listed by weight (lb,oz and g), and by volume equivalent (cup and Tbsp) for each type of flour.
The three types of yeast are:
Instant Yeast - also known as Bread Machine, Fast-Rising, Rapid-Rise and Quick Rise yeast
Active Dry Yeast
Fresh Yeast - also known as bakers, cake, compressed and wet yeast
For converting from weight to volume and vice versa, the following densities are used:
Instant Yeast: 9.45g/tbsp
Active Dry Yeast: 8.50g/tbsp
Fresh Yeast: 9.36g/tbsp
All Purpose (AP) Flour: 3.63 cups/lb.
Bread Flour: 3.57 cups/lb.
Cake Flour: 4.54 cups/lb.
The conversion factors for yeast potency are somewhat subjective. This template uses the following conversion facters for potency by weight:
Instant Yeast = 1.00
Active Dry Yeast = 0.80
Fresh Yeast = 0.40
The amount of yeast needed for a given amount of flour will vary based on many factors including other ingredients in the recipe, the desired rise time and temperature, the altitude, etc. The amounts shown should be used as a starting point when a recipe is not available.
Note: this template uses the US customary measure for cups (1 cup = 236.6 milliliters) and tablespoons (16 tablespoons = 1 cup) which is the measure commonly used in the US. There are several other volumetric definitions for cups and tablespoons around the world. See "cup (unit)" on wikipedia for more info.
Contributed by Steven Dobson
Examples
Example 1:
Your recipe calls for one packet of Active Dry Yeast, but all you have is a jar of Instant Yeast. By entering this value, you will see that the equivalent amount of Instant Yeast is either 5.7 grams or 1.8 teaspoons.
Example 2:
Your recipe calls for 2.5 tsp of Instant Yeast, but all you have is a 2 Oz. cake of fresh yeast. After entering the value, you will see that you need about 20 grams, 2 tbsp or one third of the yeast cake.
Example 3:
You are making a batch of bread with six cups of flour. You don't have a recipe and can't remember how much yeast you need to use. Entering six cups as the value for Bread Flour, you will see, for instance, that you need about one packet of Active Dry Yeast or equivalent.
Example 4:
If you prefer to weigh your flour, rather than use volumetric measures, just enter the number of cups called for, for the type of flour you are using to get the equivalent weight.
Keywords
Grams
Ounces
Packets (0.25 Oz)
Teaspoons
Tablespoons
Cups
Grams
Ounces
Packets (0.25 Oz)
Teaspoons
Tablespoons
Cups
Grams
Ounces
Cakes (0.6 Oz)
Cakes (2.0 Oz)
Teaspoons
Tablespoons
Cups
Pounds
Ounces
Grams
AP Flour Cups
AP Flour Tablespoons
Bread Flour Cups
Bread Flour Tablespoons
Cake Flour Cups
Cake Flour Tablespoons
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