Convert Teaspoons to Milliliters
1 tsp = 4.9289 mL
Conversion Table
| teaspoons (tsp) | milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.4645 |
| 1 | 4.9289 |
| 2 | 9.8578 |
| 5 | 24.6446 |
| 10 | 49.2892 |
| 25 | 123.22 |
| 50 | 246.45 |
| 100 | 492.89 |
| 250 | 1232.23 |
| 500 | 2464.46 |
| 1000 | 4928.92 |
How to Convert teaspoons to milliliters
To convert teaspoons to milliliters, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 tsp = 49.2892 mL
About teaspoons and milliliters
The Conversion Formula
To convert teaspoons to milliliters, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 tsp = 4.9289 mL. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 tsp to milliliters: 25 × 4.9289 = 123.22 mL. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 4.9289, or equivalently multiply by 0.202884.
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.
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.
When Would You Convert teaspoons to milliliters?
Converting between teaspoons and milliliters 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 tsp = 4.9289 mL) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.