Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter
Type a value in tablespoons to see it in teaspoons as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 1 × 3 = 3 tsp
| tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tbsp | 0.75 tsp |
| 0.5 tbsp | 1.5 tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 1.5 tbsp | 4.5 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
| 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
| 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 10 tbsp | 30 tsp |
| tsp | tbsp |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tsp | 0.166667 tbsp |
| 1 tsp | 0.333333 tbsp |
| 1.5 tsp | 0.5 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.666667 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 1.33333 tbsp |
| 5 tsp | 1.66667 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 8 tsp | 2.66667 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
How to convert tablespoons to teaspoons
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply by 3. A US tablespoon is half a fluid ounce, about 14.79 ml (3 teaspoons). A US teaspoon is one sixth of a fluid ounce, about 4.93 ml.
Worked examples
- 0.5 tablespoons = 1.5 tsp (0.5 × 3)
- 1 tablespoon = 3 tsp (1 × 3)
- 2 tablespoons = 6 tsp (2 × 3)
Where this conversion comes up
Tablespoons are used for recipes, cooking oil and medicine; teaspoons for baking, spices and liquid medicine. One US tablespoon is exactly 3 teaspoons, so 1/2 tbsp is 1 1/2 tsp.
Quick estimate
Multiply by 3.
Common mistakes
- Dividing instead of multiplying. A teaspoon is smaller than a tablespoon, so the number of teaspoons must come out larger: 0.5 tablespoons = 1.5 tsp.
Going the other way? Use the teaspoons to tablespoons converter. Related volume converters: ml to oz, oz to ml, liters to gallons, gallons to liters, liters to quarts, quarts to liters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert tablespoons to teaspoons?
Multiply the tablespoons by 3. For example, 1 tablespoon is 3 teaspoons.
How many teaspoons are in one tablespoon?
One tablespoon is 3 teaspoons. A US tablespoon is half a fluid ounce, about 14.79 ml (3 teaspoons).
What is 2 tablespoons in teaspoons?
2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons.
Is there a quick way to estimate tablespoons to teaspoons?
Multiply by 3.