Tablespoon teaspoon converter

Quick answer

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 (US)
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.

In summary: There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. For example, 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons or about 15 ml.

How to use the tablespoon to teaspoon converter

  1. Enter the amount you want to convert.
  2. Choose the spoon units to convert from and to.
  3. 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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Written by Norman

Norman is a full-stack software engineer who builds precise digital tools for real-world kitchen challenges, born from his own struggles converting US recipes to metric mid-bake. When he's not debugging code, he's perfecting sourdough and pastry recipes, turning measurement frustration into foolproof, data-driven baking success.