Kitchen tools

Gelatin converter

Convert the gelatin grade a recipe calls for to the one you have.

You need 8.4 g ≈ 3½ sheets (3.4) of silver leaf

Notes & precision

  • Weigh, don't measure. Granule size varies between brands, so a teaspoon is only approximate; a scale is always more accurate.
  • Hydration. Soak the sheets in cold water for 5–10 minutes until soft, then squeeze out the excess.
  • No universal formula. There's no single agreed gelatin conversion; for a critical set (e.g. a lean panna cotta), test it in practice.