When all else fails, go to "Joy of Cooking" --see "equivalents and or substitutions, and I quote: 1 Tsp raw ginger = 1/8 tsp pwd. This info is usually on the spice container, but I use a less expensive brand and it does not have the info. cmg
A one inch piece of fresh, grated ginger (generally yielding 1 tablespoon) equals approximately 1/8 teaspoon ground (dried) ginger. Source: http://www.evitamins.com/healthnotes.asp?ContentID=3602003
About 1% is raw ginger root. Nearer to 2% in ground ginger
As a general guideline, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried ginger for every 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger in a recipe. Adjust to taste based on your preference for ginger flavor.
1 inch of ginger grated will produce about 4 teaspoons.
To substitute fresh ginger with ground ginger in a recipe, use 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for every 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger called for in the recipe. Adjust the amount to taste, as ground ginger is more concentrated than fresh ginger.
To make ginger tea using powdered ginger, boil water and add 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger per cup of water. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain and enjoy. You can also add honey or lemon for extra flavor.
No amount of dried ginger equates to any amount of fresh finger; they have two completely different flavors and they will never behave the same in any recipe. Powdered ginger has a deeper, smokier, spicier flavor we know from gingerbread, gingersnap cookies, etc... Fresh ginger is sharp, bright, slightly lemony and even biting. Don't attempt an exchange, no matter what anyone tells you. It won't work.
Dry is always more potent, as long as your spices are not old. If you have "fresh" dry ginger, 1 teaspoon would be the right amount to substitute for 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger. Since ginger is something that loses its potency in dry form very quickly, the best possible answer to this question is "to taste."
On average, one centimeter of fresh ginger root weighs about 1 gram. Keep in mind that the weight can vary depending on the thickness and density of the ginger piece.
Typically, 1 teaspoon of ginger paste is equivalent to approximately 1/2 inch of fresh ginger. However, this can vary depending on the brand and concentration of the paste. It's always best to refer to the specific instructions on the packaging or adjust to taste when substituting ginger paste for fresh ginger in recipes.
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary equals 1 teaspoon dried