Fresh to Dried Herbs Converter

Replace fresh herbs with dried, or dried with fresh, using the standard 3-to-1 ratio.

How to use the Fresh to Dried Herbs Converter

Choose fresh → dried or dried → fresh.
Enter the amount.
Use the converted amount.

How it works

Drying removes water and concentrates flavor, so dried herbs are about three times stronger than fresh: 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs = 1 teaspoon of dried leaves = about ½ teaspoon of ground herbs. Hardy herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage) dry well; delicate herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, chives) lose much of their flavor, so add extra or use fresh.

Herb equivalents

Fresh	Dried leaves	Ground
1 tbsp	1 tsp	½ tsp
2 tbsp	2 tsp	1 tsp
¼ cup (4 tbsp)	4 tsp	2 tsp
1 sprig rosemary	½ tsp	¼ tsp
1 bay leaf (fresh)	1 dried bay leaf	¼ tsp

Frequently asked questions

How much dried basil equals fresh?

1 teaspoon dried for each tablespoon of fresh, though dried basil tastes quite different.

When should I add dried herbs?

Early in cooking, so they have time to rehydrate and release flavor.

How long do dried herbs last?

About 1–3 years; replace them when the aroma fades.

Is 1 tbsp fresh parsley equal to 1 tsp dried?

Yes, by the standard ratio.