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Convert Lime Zest Between Count, Teaspoons

Our conversion charts help you quickly convert common measurements and amounts for lime zest.

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Top-down view of four grilled chicken thighs on a white plate, browned with dark grill marks and drizzled with a glossy cilantro-lime sauce; extra herby juices pool on the plate.
Lime zest brings a bright, punchy citrus note that makes these grilled chicken thighs taste extra fresh and vibrant. It lifts the cilantro-lime marinade and helps every juicy, crispy-skinned bite pop. (Go to recipe →)

Lime zest

  • 1 lime yields 2 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp lime zest requires ½ lime
Lime zest: ct (limes) to tsp (lime zest)
ct (limes) tsp (lime zest)
1 ct 2 tsp
2 ct 4 tsp
3 ct 6 tsp
4 ct 8 tsp
Lime zest: tsp (lime zest) to ct (limes)
tsp (lime zest) ct (limes)
1 tsp ½ ct
2 tsp 1 ct
3 tsp 1½ ct
4 tsp 2 ct

Key lime zest

  • 1 key lime yields 1 tsp Key lime zest
  • 1 tsp Key lime zest requires 1 key lime
Key lime zest: ct (key limes) to tsp (Key lime zest)
ct (key limes) tsp (Key lime zest)
1 ct 1 tsp
2 ct 2 tsp
3 ct 3 tsp
4 ct 4 tsp
Key lime zest: tsp (Key lime zest) to ct (key limes)
tsp (Key lime zest) ct (key limes)
1 tsp 1 ct
2 tsp 2 ct
3 tsp 3 ct
4 tsp 4 ct

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