How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.
Worth committing to memory: 3 is the ratio behind nearly every small-measure substitution in baking, and it is the one that matters most for leaveners and salt, where being out by a factor of three ruins the bake rather than merely altering it. Note that a UK or Australian tablespoon can be 4 teaspoons.
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 1.5 tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
| 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in 1 tbsp?
There are 3 tsp in 1 tbsp. The table on this page lists the everyday amounts, and the calculator converts any value the moment you type it. Both tablespoons and teaspoons measure volume, so the ratio is fixed and holds whatever you are measuring.
How do you convert tablespoons to teaspoons?
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, enter the amount in the tablespoons box and the teaspoons result appears instantly; type in either box to convert both ways. The conversion table above covers 0.5 to 8 tbsp if you would rather read a value off than type one. Nothing is rounded until the result is displayed, so part-amounts convert as exactly as whole ones.
Is this tablespoons to teaspoons converter free?
Yes — this tablespoons to teaspoons converter is completely free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many conversions you run. Every calculation runs locally in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded. For every unit and ingredient in one place, use the full cooking and baking converter.
Are the tablespoons and teaspoons here US measures?
Yes — the tablespoons and teaspoons on this page are US customary measures, which in millilitres means 1 tbsp is 14.79 ml and 1 tsp is 4.93 ml. A metric cup, used in Australia and in many British recipe books, holds 250 ml rather than the US 236.59 ml, and an Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml rather than 14.79 ml. If your recipe was written to those, convert through millilitres rather than assuming the cups and spoons match.
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