1 teaspoon ground = 1 tablespoon fresh.
Ground or dried herbs are actually stronger than their fresh counterparts.
1 4" sprig yields approximately 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano. 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dried. Therefore, 1 sprig is approximately equal to 1 teaspoon dried, so 2 sprigs = approximately 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. :)
Typically, one sprig of fresh oregano is equivalent to about one teaspoon of dried oregano. Since dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor, it's generally recommended to use one-third of the amount of dried oregano compared to fresh. Therefore, if you have a few sprigs, you can convert them to approximately equal teaspoons of ground oregano based on this ratio.
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram equals 6 teaspoons of fresh. when using any dried herbs, us 1/4 of the amount stated for fresh herbs.
Two sprigs of basil are generally equal to about 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil. This measurement can vary slightly based on the size of the sprigs, but it's a good guideline for recipes. If dried basil is being used instead, two sprigs would typically equal about 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
Generally, one sprig of fresh thyme is equivalent to about 1/3 teaspoon of dried thyme. Therefore, 12 sprigs would equal approximately 4 teaspoons of dried thyme. If you prefer to measure in tablespoons, that would be about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Keep in mind that dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh ones, so adjust to taste if needed.
Two sprigs of fresh rosemary typically yield about one to two teaspoons of dried rosemary when dried and crushed. Fresh herbs have a higher moisture content, so the conversion to dry form results in a more concentrated flavor. For cooking, it's often recommended to use about one-third the amount of dried herbs as fresh due to this potency difference.
When substituting dried thyme for fresh thyme, use about one-third the amount called for in the recipe. A typical bundle of fresh thyme is roughly equivalent to 3 to 4 sprigs, which translates to about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of dried thyme. Adjust to taste, as dried herbs can be more potent than fresh.
Generally, dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh ones. A common conversion is that 1 teaspoon of dried thyme is roughly equivalent to 3 teaspoons (or 1 tablespoon) of fresh thyme. Therefore, to substitute for 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme, you would use about 2/3 teaspoon of dried thyme.
There are ~68 sprigs per bunch and each bunch equals 1/2 cup chopped, so there is approx. 6.8 sprigs fresh per each teaspoon dried.
Typically, dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh ones. A general rule of thumb is that one tablespoon of fresh herbs is equivalent to one teaspoon of dried herbs. Therefore, if you have 5 fresh mint leaves, this would roughly equal about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of dried mint. Adjust according to taste, as the intensity can vary based on the specific dried herb used.
I am sorry but you can't turn dried sage int to fresh thyme...
With thyme one fresh sprig equals one-half teaspoon of dried thyme. In general, use two to three times the amount of fresh thyme as dried. When adding to soups and stews, crush the leaves between your hands before stirring it in your recipe.