Convert Teaspoons to Tablespoons
1 tsp = 0.333332 tbsp
Conversion Table
| teaspoons (tsp) | tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.166666 |
| 1 | 0.333332 |
| 2 | 0.666665 |
| 5 | 1.6667 |
| 10 | 3.3333 |
| 25 | 8.3333 |
| 50 | 16.6666 |
| 100 | 33.3332 |
| 250 | 83.3331 |
| 500 | 166.67 |
| 1000 | 333.33 |
How to Convert teaspoons to tablespoons
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 tsp = 3.3333 tbsp
About teaspoons and tablespoons
The Conversion Formula
To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 tsp = 0.333332 tbsp. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 tsp to tablespoons: 25 × 0.333332 = 8.3333 tbsp. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.333332, or equivalently multiply by 3.
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 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.
When Would You Convert teaspoons to tablespoons?
Converting between teaspoons and tablespoons 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 = 0.333332 tbsp) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.