Convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons

Enter the butter in tablespoons below to get the value converted to teaspoons.

Results in Teaspoons:

1 tbsp = 3 tsp

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How to Convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons

To convert a tablespoon measurement to a teaspoon measurement, multiply the butter by the conversion ratio. One tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, so use this simple formula to convert:

teaspoons = tablespoons × 3

The butter in teaspoons is equal to the tablespoons multiplied by 3.

For example, here's how to convert 5 tablespoons to teaspoons using the formula above.

5 tbsp = (5 × 3) = 15 tsp

Tablespoons and teaspoons are both units used to measure butter. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Tablespoons

One tablespoon of butter is equal to 1/8 of a stick or 1/2 ounce.

Tablespoons can be abbreviated as tbsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as T, Tbls, or Tb. For example, 1 tablespoon can be written as 1 tbsp, 1 T, 1 Tbls, or 1 Tb.

Teaspoons

One teaspoon of butter is equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or about 4.7 grams.

Teaspoons can be abbreviated as tsp, and are also sometimes abbreviated as t, ts, or tspn. For example, 1 teaspoon can be written as 1 tsp, 1 t, 1 ts, or 1 tspn.

Tablespoon Measurements and Equivalent Teaspoon Conversions

Common tablespoon values converted to the equivalent teaspoon value
Tablespoons	Teaspoons
1 tbsp	3 tsp
2 tbsp	6 tsp
3 tbsp	9 tsp
4 tbsp	12 tsp
5 tbsp	15 tsp
6 tbsp	18 tsp
7 tbsp	21 tsp
8 tbsp	24 tsp
9 tbsp	27 tsp
10 tbsp	30 tsp
11 tbsp	33 tsp
12 tbsp	36 tsp
13 tbsp	39 tsp
14 tbsp	42 tsp
15 tbsp	45 tsp
16 tbsp	48 tsp
17 tbsp	51 tsp
18 tbsp	54 tsp
19 tbsp	57 tsp
20 tbsp	60 tsp
21 tbsp	63 tsp
22 tbsp	66 tsp
23 tbsp	69 tsp
24 tbsp	72 tsp
25 tbsp	75 tsp
26 tbsp	78 tsp
27 tbsp	81 tsp
28 tbsp	84 tsp
29 tbsp	87 tsp
30 tbsp	90 tsp
31 tbsp	93 tsp
32 tbsp	96 tsp
33 tbsp	99 tsp
34 tbsp	102 tsp
35 tbsp	105 tsp
36 tbsp	108 tsp
37 tbsp	111 tsp
38 tbsp	114 tsp
39 tbsp	117 tsp
40 tbsp	120 tsp