Ingredient substitution guide

Best substitutes for thyme

Best swap for thyme: Dried thyme, use 1/3 the amount of fresh.

How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy

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What can I use instead of Thyme?

The best swap for Thyme is Dried Thyme, use 1/3 the amount of fresh. Another option is Oregano, 1:1; earthier, slightly more pungent. A third option is Marjoram, 1:1; milder, very close flavor. The table below also lists Herbes De Provence, 4 swaps in all.

All 4 swaps for thyme, best first.
Swap	Ratio and notes
Dried thyme	use 1/3 the amount of fresh How to use it: Add it early in cooking, crumbled in your palm; ground thyme needs only 1/4 teaspoon per tablespoon of fresh.
Oregano	1:1; earthier, slightly more pungent
Marjoram	1:1; milder, very close flavor How to use it: Stir it in just before serving: marjoram is delicate, while thyme can go in for the last 20 minutes.
Herbes de Provence	use same amount; blend includes thyme

Source and limits

These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated November 3, 2026. We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.

The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:

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