Yeast Converter
Convert common bread yeast amounts between instant, active dry, fresh, spoons, grams, and packets.
Enter the yeast quantity.
Choose how the recipe lists yeast.
Yeast note: The calculator uses common bread
conversion ratios: active dry is 1.25x instant yeast, fresh yeast is
3x instant yeast, and a dry yeast packet is 7 g.
Instant yeast equivalent
--
Enter a yeast amount to convert.
Active dry
--
Fresh yeast
--
Instant tsp
--
Active dry tsp
--
Dry packets
--
Yeast Conversion Reference
Practical ratios for common bread recipes.
Instant to active dry
5 g instant yeast is about 6.25 g active dry yeast.
Instant to fresh
5 g instant yeast is about 15 g fresh yeast.
Dry packet
One active dry packet is 7 g, about 2 1/4 teaspoons.
Yeast Converter FAQ
Common yeast substitution questions.
How much active dry yeast replaces instant yeast?
A practical starting point is 1.25 times as much active dry yeast as instant yeast by weight.
How much fresh yeast replaces instant yeast?
Fresh yeast is commonly estimated at about 3 times instant yeast by weight.
Does yeast conversion change rise time?
It can. Dough temperature, salt, sugar, flour, and fermentation schedule still affect how quickly dough rises.