Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter

Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter

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Formula: multiply teaspoons by 4.92892 to get milliliters

How to convert teaspoons to milliliters

To convert US teaspoons to milliliters, multiply by 4.92892. For example, 3 teaspoons × 4.92892 = 14.79 ml (which equals 1 tablespoon). Going the other way, divide milliliters by 4.92892 to get teaspoons.

A quick estimate: multiply teaspoons by 5. So 3 tsp × 5 = 15 ml. The actual answer is 14.79 ml — close enough for everyday cooking.

1 US teaspoon = 4.929 ml. Note that metric teaspoons = exactly 5 ml, which is the standard used for medicine dosing in most countries. 1 teaspoon = ⅓ tablespoon = approximately 4.929 ml.

Teaspoons to milliliters conversion table

Teaspoons (US) Milliliters (ml) Common equivalent
¼ tsp1.23 mlpinch
½ tsp2.46 ml—
1 tsp4.93 ml⅓ tablespoon
2 tsp9.86 ml⅔ tablespoon
3 tsp14.79 ml1 tablespoon
6 tsp29.57 ml2 tablespoons
12 tsp59.15 ml¼ cup
24 tsp118.29 ml½ cup
48 tsp236.59 ml1 cup

Frequently asked questions

How many ml is 1 teaspoon?
1 US teaspoon = 4.929 ml. 1 metric teaspoon = exactly 5 ml. For medicine, 5 ml is the standard teaspoon dose used worldwide.
How many ml is 5 teaspoons?
5 US teaspoons = 24.645 ml. 5 metric teaspoons = exactly 25 ml.
How many teaspoons is 5 ml?
5 ml = 1.014 US teaspoons ≈ 1 teaspoon. In medicine, 5 ml is considered exactly 1 teaspoon for dosing purposes.
How many teaspoons is 10 ml?
10 ml = 2.029 US teaspoons ≈ 2 teaspoons. In medicine, 10 ml = 2 teaspoons for dosing purposes.
How many teaspoons is 15 ml?
15 ml = 3.043 US teaspoons ≈ 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon. In medicine, 15 ml = 1 tablespoon for dosing.