It is inherently less precise than a level teaspoon. 1 heaping tsp means you pretty much try to get as big a pile of sugar onto the spoon as you can, without spilling it. It’s a little over a smidgen more than a rounded teaspoon. Helpful hint: Don’t try to measure a heaping teaspoon when dealing with liquids.

What does heaping mean in a recipe?

A “heaping” tablespoon, teaspoon, or cup is not a precise measurement but generally means having a moderately sized, heap of the ingredient in addition to that which fills the level of the spoon.

What is heaping tablespoon meaning?

Dry measure For dry ingredients, if a recipe calls for a level tablespoon, the usual meaning without further qualification, is measured by filling the spoon and scraping it level. In contrast, a heaped, heaping, or rounded spoonful is not leveled off, and includes a heap above the spoon.