Topic: Conversions - Whole Spice & Ground

[Malc.]

I am trying to find out equivalent values for whole spice and its ground form. Specifically I am after, clove, cinnamon stick and cardamon, but would welcome any others.

Thanks in advance.

[commis]

Hi
Are you after volume? Also in some recipes whole is specified due to the difference in notes given by the spice, think whole garlic and crushed.

[Malc.]

Yes, initially my thought is to converting the amount of whole spice required to ground form such clove. For example, if a recipe calls for 10 cloves what might be the quantity of ground?

Your second comment now has me pausing for thought. I would still like to know what the conversions might be, but for tonight's recipe, I will air on the side of caution and use thw whole spices.

[Unclefrank]

Rule is 1 Tbsp of whole spices equals to 1 Tsp of dried spices.
1/4 tsp of whole cloves is approximately 3 whole cloves. So 10 whole cloves is roughly 3/4 Tsp ground cloves.
Hope that helps.