Convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
Conversion Table
| tablespoons (tbsp) | teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 10 | 30.0001 |
| 25 | 75.0002 |
| 50 | 150 |
| 100 | 300 |
| 250 | 750 |
| 500 | 1500 |
| 1000 | 3000.01 |
How to Convert tablespoons to teaspoons
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 tbsp = 30.0001 tsp
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About tablespoons and teaspoons
The Conversion Formula
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 tbsp = 3 tsp. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 tbsp to teaspoons: 25 × 3 = 75.0002 tsp. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 3, or equivalently multiply by 0.333332.
About tablespoons
The tablespoon (tbsp) evolved from the serving spoons used at the dinner table. As a unit, it was standardized for recipes to mean exactly 3 teaspoons or 1/2 of a fluid ounce in the US (approx. 14.8 mL). In Australia, a tablespoon is defined as 20 mL. It is the largest spoon in a standard measuring set and is crucial for measuring oils, sauces, and leavening agents. tablespoons are commonly used in Recipe ingredients (oil, sugar), Medicine dosing, Serving sizes (e.g., peanut butter), and Coffee grounds.
A coffee scoop is typically 2 tablespoons.
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 tablespoons to teaspoons?
Converting between tablespoons 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 tbsp = 3 tsp) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.