Teaspoons to Tablespoons Conversion
Enter the volume in teaspoons below to get the value converted to tablespoons.
How to Convert Teaspoons to Tablespoons
To convert a teaspoon measurement to a tablespoon measurement, divide the volume by the conversion ratio. One tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, so use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in tablespoons is equal to the teaspoons divided by 3.
Teaspoons and tablespoons are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
Teaspoons
The teaspoon is a unit of volume equal to one-third of a tablespoon.[1] One teaspoon is equal to around 4.9 milliliters, but in nutrition labelling, one teaspoon is equal to exactly 5 milliliters.[2]
The teaspoon is a US customary unit of volume. 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.
Tablespoons
The tablespoon is a unit of volume equal to three teaspoons or ½ fluid ounce.[3] One tablespoon is equal to just under 14.8 milliliters, but in nutrition labelling, one tablespoon is equal to 15 milliliters.[4]
The tablespoon is a US customary unit of volume. 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.
Teaspoon to Tablespoon Conversion Table
| Teaspoons | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.333333 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.666667 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 1.3333 tbsp |
| 5 tsp | 1.6667 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 7 tsp | 2.3333 tbsp |
| 8 tsp | 2.6667 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 10 tsp | 3.3333 tbsp |
| 11 tsp | 3.6667 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
| 13 tsp | 4.3333 tbsp |
| 14 tsp | 4.6667 tbsp |
| 15 tsp | 5 tbsp |
| 16 tsp | 5.3333 tbsp |
| 17 tsp | 5.6667 tbsp |
| 18 tsp | 6 tbsp |
| 19 tsp | 6.3333 tbsp |
| 20 tsp | 6.6667 tbsp |
| 21 tsp | 7 tbsp |
| 22 tsp | 7.3333 tbsp |
| 23 tsp | 7.6667 tbsp |
| 24 tsp | 8 tbsp |
| 25 tsp | 8.3333 tbsp |
| 26 tsp | 8.6667 tbsp |
| 27 tsp | 9 tbsp |
| 28 tsp | 9.3333 tbsp |
| 29 tsp | 9.6667 tbsp |
| 30 tsp | 10 tbsp |
| 31 tsp | 10.33 tbsp |
| 32 tsp | 10.67 tbsp |
| 33 tsp | 11 tbsp |
| 34 tsp | 11.33 tbsp |
| 35 tsp | 11.67 tbsp |
| 36 tsp | 12 tbsp |
| 37 tsp | 12.33 tbsp |
| 38 tsp | 12.67 tbsp |
| 39 tsp | 13 tbsp |
| 40 tsp | 13.33 tbsp |
References
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Cooking Conversion Guide, https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/17165/file/P-01775.pdf
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures
- Merriam-Webster, tablespoon, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Guidance for Industry: Guidelines for Determining Metric Equivalents of Household Measures, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-guidelines-determining-metric-equivalents-household-measures
