Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter

Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter

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Formula: multiply tablespoons by 3 to get teaspoons

How to convert tablespoons to teaspoons

To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. There are exactly 3 teaspoons in every tablespoon — this is a universal ratio in both US and metric cooking.

For example, 2 tablespoons × 3 = 6 teaspoons. Going the other way, divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons. So 9 teaspoons ÷ 3 = 3 tablespoons.

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = approximately 14.787 ml. 1 teaspoon = approximately 4.929 ml. These conversions are essential for scaling recipes up or down and for measuring small quantities of ingredients like spices, baking powder, and vanilla extract.

Tablespoons to teaspoons conversion table

Tablespoons (tbsp) Teaspoons (tsp) Milliliters (ml)
¼ tbsp¾ tsp3.70 ml
½ tbsp1½ tsp7.39 ml
1 tbsp3 tsp14.79 ml
2 tbsp6 tsp29.57 ml
3 tbsp9 tsp44.36 ml
4 tbsp (¼ cup)12 tsp59.15 ml
8 tbsp (½ cup)24 tsp118.29 ml
16 tbsp (1 cup)48 tsp236.59 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 teaspoons is 2 tablespoons?
2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons = approximately 29.57 ml. 2 tablespoons also equals 1 fluid ounce.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. So 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 236.59 ml.
How many ml is 1 tablespoon?
1 US tablespoon = 14.787 ml. 1 metric tablespoon (Australia) = 20 ml. Always check which tablespoon your recipe uses.
How many teaspoons is ½ tablespoon?
½ tablespoon = 1½ teaspoons = approximately 7.39 ml. This is a common measurement for spices and leavening agents in baking.