1 teaspoon
One small sprig of rosemary converts to 1/2 a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
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, 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.
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.
Generally, fresh herbs can be substituted for dried herbs at a ratio of about 3:1. Therefore, if you need 10 twigs of fresh thyme, you would typically use about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of dried thyme, depending on your taste preference. It's always a good idea to adjust according to the specific dish you're preparing.
If you mean dry thyme for fresh thyme, then plan for 1/3 as much dry as fresh. If the recipe calls for 3 tsp of fresh thyme, use 1 tsp of dry.
One fresh bunch of thyme is roughly equivalent to one teaspoon of dried thyme.
Typically, when substituting thyme powder for fresh thyme, use about one-third the amount of powder as you would fresh. Since dried herbs are more concentrated, you would need approximately 1 teaspoon of thyme powder to replace 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme. Adjust to taste, as the intensity of flavor can vary.
Exactly the same amount, 1:1
When substituting basil for thyme, use about three times the amount of basil since basil has a milder flavor compared to thyme. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, you can use 3 teaspoons (or 1 tablespoon) of dried basil. Fresh basil can also be used; in that case, use about 1 tablespoon of fresh basil for every teaspoon of dried thyme. Adjust according to your taste preferences, as individual palates may vary.
1 cup is 48 teaspoons.