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30g fresh yeast in dried yeast

30g of fresh yeast is

9.9 to 12g dried

That's 3¼ to 4 level teaspoons of dried or instant yeast.

Maker's ratioDried yeast
King Arthur Baking9.9g (3¼ tsp)
Red Star (Lesaffre)12g (4 tsp)

The two makers' ratios differ by about a fifth. If you know your yeast's brand, use that maker's figure.

Other amounts

Convert any amount.

King Arthur Baking: dried = fresh × 0.33. Red Star (Lesaffre): dried = fresh × 0.41.