One-eighth teaspoon of garlic powder is equal to one standard-sized garlic clove. If you’re using this garlic powder to clove ratio, make sure the powder you’re using is pure garlic and not garlic salt, which requires a different substitution ratio.

How Many Cloves of Garlic In a Teaspoon of Garlic Powder?

If your recipe calls for garlic powder and you’re out or would rather use fresh garlic, you can substitute 8 fresh garlic cloves for one teaspoon of powdered garlic. Make sure to mince and add fresh garlic cloves earlier in the process so they have time to cook.