How much does cream of tartar cost?
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Cream of tartar costs about $1.50 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.26 per teaspoon and $0.79 per tablespoon.
Cost of cream of tartar in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $1.50 per ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | $0.26 |
| 1 tbsp | $0.79 |
| 2 tbsp | $1.57 |
| 1 oz | $1.50 |
Cream Of Tartar price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.26
- Per tablespoon: $0.79
- Per cup: $12.59
- Per pound: $24.00
- Per 100 grams: $5.29
Compared with other baking essentials
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Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for cream of tartar: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 tbsp of cream of tartar cost?
About $0.79, at a typical price of $1.50 per ounce. 1 tsp is about $0.26 and 2 tbsp is about $1.57.
How do I work out the cost of cream of tartar in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $1.50 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
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