Convert Milliliters to Teaspoons
1 mL = 0.202884 tsp
Conversion Table
| milliliters (mL) | teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.101442 |
| 1 | 0.202884 |
| 2 | 0.405768 |
| 5 | 1.0144 |
| 10 | 2.0288 |
| 25 | 5.0721 |
| 50 | 10.1442 |
| 100 | 20.2884 |
| 250 | 50.7211 |
| 500 | 101.44 |
| 1000 | 202.88 |
How to Convert milliliters to teaspoons
To convert milliliters to teaspoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 mL = 2.0288 tsp
About milliliters and teaspoons
The Conversion Formula
To convert milliliters to teaspoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 mL = 0.202884 tsp. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 mL to teaspoons: 25 × 0.202884 = 5.0721 tsp. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.202884, or equivalently multiply by 4.9289.
About milliliters
The milliliter (mL) is exactly one cubic centimeter (cc). This 1-to-1 relationship with spatial volume makes it incredibly useful in science and medicine. In healthcare, 'cc' and 'mL' are used interchangeably. It is the global standard for small liquid measurements, from vaccine doses to shampoo bottles. milliliters are commonly used in Medicine dosages, Canned drink volumes, Cooking (metric recipes), and Perfume bottles, Laboratory pipettes.
A standard teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters.
About teaspoons
The teaspoon (tsp) began as a spoon for stirring tea but became a critical unit of measure for potent ingredients like salt, baking powder, and spices. In the US, it is 1/6th of a fluid ounce (approx. 4.9 mL). The metric teaspoon is exactly 5 mL. This similarity means US and metric teaspoons are often interchangeable for home cooking without issues. teaspoons are commonly used in Spices and seasonings, Baking powder/soda, Vanilla extract, and Medicine (5 mL typically), Sugar in coffee.
A capful of vanilla extract is about 1 teaspoon.
When Would You Convert milliliters to teaspoons?
Converting between milliliters and teaspoons is one of the most common volume conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 mL = 0.202884 tsp) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.