Converting between different types of salt requires adjusting the measurement because their crystal sizes and shapes differ, affecting how much fits into a given volume.
Understanding Salt Conversions
Due to variations in crystal structure, a specific volume of one type of salt does not weigh the same as the same volume of another type. This means you cannot simply substitute one for the other using a 1:1 volume ratio in recipes.
The key principle is that different salts are sized and shaped differently, so a measurement of one does not result in the same amount (by weight or salinity) as the same measurement of another.
Converting Table Salt to Kosher Salt
Based on exact measurement conversions:
- To use kosher salt instead of 1 teaspoon of table salt, you need to add another 1/4 teaspoon to the measurement.
This means:
| If the recipe calls for: | Use this amount of kosher salt: |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon table salt | 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt |
This adjustment ensures you achieve the intended level of saltiness in your dish when substituting kosher salt for table salt.
