Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter
Type a value in teaspoons to see it in tablespoons as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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- Teaspoons
- 3 tsp
How this was calculated
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
- 3 ÷ 3 = 1 tbsp
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to convert teaspoons to tablespoons
1 teaspoon = 0.3333333333 tablespoons. To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide by 3 (or multiply by 0.3333333333). A US teaspoon is one sixth of a fluid ounce, about 4.93 ml. A US tablespoon is half a fluid ounce, about 14.79 ml (3 teaspoons).
Worked examples
- 1 teaspoon = 0.333333 tbsp (1 ÷ 3)
- 3 teaspoons = 1 tbsp (3 ÷ 3)
- 6 teaspoons = 2 tbsp (6 ÷ 3)
Where this conversion comes up
Teaspoons are used for baking, spices and liquid medicine; tablespoons for recipes, cooking oil and medicine. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon in US measures. Australian tablespoons are 20 ml (4 teaspoons), so check where a recipe comes from.
Quick estimate
Divide by 3.
Common mistakes
- Multiplying instead of dividing. A tablespoon is larger than a teaspoon, so the number of tablespoons must come out smaller: 1 teaspoon = 0.333333 tbsp.
- Rounding too early. Keep the full factor until the last step; rounding 0.333 to 0.3 first puts large values noticeably off.
Going the other way? Use the tablespoons to teaspoons 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 teaspoons to tablespoons?
Multiply the teaspoons by 0.3333333333 (or divide by 3). For example, 3 teaspoons is 1 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in one teaspoon?
One teaspoon is 0.3333333333 tablespoons. A US teaspoon is one sixth of a fluid ounce, about 4.93 ml.
What is 6 teaspoons in tablespoons?
6 teaspoons is 2 tablespoons.
Is there a quick way to estimate teaspoons to tablespoons?
Divide by 3.