How to convert tablespoons to teaspoons
Formula: tsp = tbsp × 3
Worked example: 3 tbsp → 3 × 3 = 9 tsp
Tablespoons to teaspoons conversion chart
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tbsp | 0.75 tsp |
| 0.5 tbsp | 1.5 tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 1.5 tbsp | 4.5 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
| 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
| 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 10 tbsp | 30 tsp |
| 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
What is a tablespoon?
The US tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or half a fluid ounce, about 14.79 ml. Sixteen tablespoons make a cup. It is close to the 15 ml metric tablespoon, but the Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml.
What is a teaspoon?
The US teaspoon is one third of a tablespoon, about 4.93 ml, and is usually rounded to 5 ml. It measures salt, baking powder, spices and extracts. For medicine, use the syringe or cup supplied with the product rather than a kitchen spoon.