Tablespoon teaspoon converter
One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons in US and UK recipes (15 ml). The exception is Australia, where a tablespoon is 4 teaspoons (20 ml). To convert, multiply tablespoons by 3 for teaspoons, or divide teaspoons by 3.
Cups, tablespoons & teaspoons chart
| Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons | Millilitres | Fluid oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 240 ml | 8 fl oz |
| ¾ cup | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp | 180 ml | 6 fl oz |
| ⅔ cup | 10⅔ tbsp | 32 tsp | 160 ml | 5⅓ fl oz |
| ½ cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 120 ml | 4 fl oz |
| ⅓ cup | 5⅓ tbsp | 16 tsp | 80 ml | 2⅔ fl oz |
| ¼ cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 60 ml | 2 fl oz |
| 1 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 3 tsp | 15 ml | ½ fl oz |
| 1 tsp | ⅓ tbsp | 1 tsp | 5 ml | — |
US customary measures. 1 US tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 ml; 1 US cup = 16 tablespoons = 240 ml.
This tablespoon to teaspoon converter switches between tsp, tbsp, millilitres and cups in seconds. So when a recipe uses a spoon measure you do not have, you can find the equivalent at once.
How to use the tablespoon to teaspoon converter
- Enter the amount you want to convert.
- Choose the spoon units to convert from and to.
- Read the result instantly.
Spoon conversion chart
| Measure | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml |
| 1 cup | 16 tablespoons |
Why a tablespoon to teaspoon converter is useful
It is easy to mix up tsp and tbsp, and the difference is threefold, so a mistake can ruin a dish. Therefore this tablespoon to teaspoon converter removes the guesswork.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon.
How many ml in a teaspoon? One teaspoon is about 5 ml.
How many tablespoons in a cup? There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup.
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