1 Tablespoons to Teaspoons
Result
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
How to Convert tablespoons to teaspoons
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
Reverse: 3 teaspoons = 0.999997 tablespoons
Reverse: 3 teaspoons = 0.999997 tablespoons
teaspoons to tablespoons converterAbout These Units
tablespoons (tbsp)
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.
A coffee scoop is typically 2 tablespoons.
Commonly used in: Recipe ingredients (oil, sugar), Medicine dosing, Serving sizes (e.g., peanut butter), Coffee grounds.
teaspoons (tsp)
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.
A capful of vanilla extract is about 1 teaspoon.
Commonly used in: Spices and seasonings, Baking powder/soda, Vanilla extract, Medicine (5 mL typically), Sugar in coffee.