Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter

Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter

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Formula: divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons

How to convert teaspoons to tablespoons

To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide the number of teaspoons by 3. There are exactly 3 teaspoons in every tablespoon. For example, 6 teaspoons ÷ 3 = 2 tablespoons.

Going the other way, multiply tablespoons by 3 to get teaspoons. So 4 tablespoons × 3 = 12 teaspoons.

1 teaspoon = approximately 4.929 ml. 1 tablespoon = approximately 14.787 ml = 3 teaspoons. These are the standard US measurements used in most American recipes.

Teaspoons to tablespoons conversion table

Teaspoons (tsp) Tablespoons (tbsp) Milliliters (ml)
1 tsp⅓ tbsp4.93 ml
2 tsp⅔ tbsp9.86 ml
3 tsp1 tbsp14.79 ml
6 tsp2 tbsp29.57 ml
9 tsp3 tbsp44.36 ml
12 tsp4 tbsp (¼ cup)59.15 ml
24 tsp8 tbsp (½ cup)118.29 ml
48 tsp16 tbsp (1 cup)236.59 ml

Frequently asked questions

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
There are exactly 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. This is a universal ratio used in US and metric cooking.
How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon?
1 teaspoon = ⅓ tablespoon. Since there are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon, 1 teaspoon is one third of a tablespoon.
How many tablespoons is 6 teaspoons?
6 teaspoons = 2 tablespoons = approximately 29.57 ml = 1 fluid ounce.
How many teaspoons in ¼ cup?
¼ cup = 4 tablespoons = 12 teaspoons = approximately 59.15 ml.
How many ml is 1 teaspoon?
1 US teaspoon = 4.929 ml. 1 metric teaspoon = 5 ml exactly. Most countries use 5 ml as the standard teaspoon for medicine dosing.