Teaspoons (tsp) to Tablespoons (tbsp) Conversion
Teaspoons
The teaspoon is a unit of volume used in culinary and pharmaceutical measurement, equal to exactly 4.92892 mL in the US customary system. The metric teaspoon is standardised at exactly 5 mL, universally used in medicine for oral liquid dosing: "one teaspoon three times daily" = 5 mL. The distinction between a level teaspoon (standardised) and a heaped teaspoon (variable) is important in recipe precision.
Tablespoons
The tablespoon is a unit of volume used in culinary measurement, equal to exactly 14.7868 mL in the US customary system (half a US fluid ounce, or three teaspoons). The metric tablespoon is defined as exactly 15 mL. The tablespoon is critically important for spices, oils, and condiments in recipes where gram-level precision is impractical for home cooks.
| Teaspoons (tsp) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 tsp | 0.0333 tbsp |
| 1 tsp | 0.3333 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.6667 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1.00 tbsp |
| 5 tsp | 1.6667 tbsp |
| 10 tsp | 3.3333 tbsp |
| 20 tsp | 6.6667 tbsp |
| 30 tsp | 10.00 tbsp |
| 50 tsp | 16.6667 tbsp |
| 100 tsp | 33.3333 tbsp |
| 1000 tsp | 333.3333 tbsp |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many tablespoons are in 1 teaspoons?
1 teaspoons (tsp) is exactly 0.333333 tablespoons (tbsp).
How do I convert teaspoons to tablespoons?
Multiply the value in teaspoons by 0.333333 to get the result in tablespoons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.