Teaspoon to Tablespoon Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert teaspoon (tsp) to tablespoon (tbsp) or tablespoon to teaspoon.Also written as TSP to TBSP conversion.
1 teaspoon = 0.3333333 tablespoon
Formula: tablespoon = teaspoon value × 0.3333333
TSP to TBSP — teaspoon to tablespoon
10 teaspoon = 3.33333 tablespoon
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Why Convert Teaspoon to Tablespoon?
Understanding the Teaspoon
Teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 teaspoon is equal to 0.3333333 tablespoon.
The Tablespoon Explained
Tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 tablespoon is equal to 3.0000000 teaspoon.
Volume Measurement Systems
Volume units are particularly confusing because the US and UK gallons differ (US gallon = 3.785 L, UK gallon = 4.546 L), as do their pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Cooking, fuel economy, beverage production, and pharmaceutical compounding all require precise volume conversions. Laboratory work uses milliliters and liters while US recipes specify cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces.
teaspoon to tablespoon metric conversion table
| 0.01 tsp | = | 0.00333 tbsp |
| 0.1 tsp | = | 0.03333 tbsp |
| 1 tsp | = | 0.33333 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | = | 0.66667 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | = | 1.00000 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | = | 1.33333 tbsp |
| 5 tsp | = | 1.66667 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | = | 2.00000 tbsp |
| 7 tsp | = | 2.33333 tbsp |
| 8 tsp | = | 2.66667 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | = | 3.00000 tbsp |
| 10 tsp | = | 3.33333 tbsp |
| 11 tsp | = | 3.66667 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | = | 4.00000 tbsp |
| 13 tsp | = | 4.33333 tbsp |
| 14 tsp | = | 4.66667 tbsp |
| 15 tsp | = | 5.00000 tbsp |
| 16 tsp | = | 5.33333 tbsp |
| 17 tsp | = | 5.66667 tbsp |
| 18 tsp | = | 6.00000 tbsp |
| 19 tsp | = | 6.33333 tbsp |
| 20 tsp | = | 6.66667 tbsp |
| 30 tsp | = | 10.00000 tbsp |
| 40 tsp | = | 13.33333 tbsp |
| 50 tsp | = | 16.66667 tbsp |
| 60 tsp | = | 20.00000 tbsp |
| 70 tsp | = | 23.33333 tbsp |
| 80 tsp | = | 26.66667 tbsp |
| 90 tsp | = | 30.00000 tbsp |
| 100 tsp | = | 33.33333 tbsp |
| 200 tsp | = | 66.66667 tbsp |
| 300 tsp | = | 100.00000 tbsp |
| 400 tsp | = | 133.33333 tbsp |
| 500 tsp | = | 166.66667 tbsp |
| 600 tsp | = | 200.00000 tbsp |
| 700 tsp | = | 233.33333 tbsp |
| 800 tsp | = | 266.66667 tbsp |
| 900 tsp | = | 300.00000 tbsp |
| 1000 tsp | = | 333.33333 tbsp |
How to Convert TSP to TBSP (Teaspoon to Tablespoon)?
We can convert teaspoon to tablespoon by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Teaspoon to Tablespoon?
We know 1 Teaspoon = 0.3333333 tablespoon; 1 Tablespoon = 3.0000000 teaspoon.
20 teaspoon = ___tbsp
20 × 0.3333333 = 6.66667 tbsp (we know 1 teaspoon = 0.3333333 tablespoon)
Answer:
20 teaspoon = 6.66667 tablespoon
Converting Teaspoons to Tablespoons: A Kitchen Essential
In both cooking and baking, teaspoons (tsp) and tablespoons (tbsp) are the most common measuring units. One tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons, so to convert teaspoons to tablespoons you simply divide by 3. This relationship is critical for scaling recipes up or down accurately.
- Note the number of teaspoons you want to convert.
- Divide the teaspoon value by 3.
- The result is the equivalent volume in tablespoons.
- For example: 6 tsp ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp.
Teaspoons to Tablespoons Quick Reference
Handy conversions you will encounter frequently in recipes:
| Teaspoon | Tablespoon |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.333 tbsp |
| 1.5 tsp | 0.5 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp |
| 24 tsp | 8 tbsp |
| 48 tsp | 16 tbsp |
Worked Examples: Teaspoons → Tablespoons
Question 1: A cookie recipe calls for 9 teaspoons of vanilla extract. How many tablespoons is that?
Solution:
Tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3
= 9 ÷ 3
= 3 tablespoons
Answer: 9 teaspoons of vanilla extract equals 3 tablespoons.
Question 2: You measured 5 teaspoons of baking powder. Express this in tablespoons.
Solution:
Tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3
= 5 ÷ 3
= 1.667 tablespoons (or 1⅔ tbsp)
Answer: 5 teaspoons = 1⅔ tablespoons.
Question 3: A medicine dose is 2 teaspoons. What fraction of a tablespoon is that?
Solution:
Tablespoons = 2 ÷ 3
= 0.667 tablespoons
= ⅔ tablespoon
Answer: 2 teaspoons equals ⅔ of a tablespoon.
Practice Problems
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 15 teaspoons to tablespoons. (Answer: 5 tbsp)
- How many tablespoons is 4 teaspoons? (Answer: 1.333 tbsp or 1⅓ tbsp)
- A recipe needs 2.5 tablespoons of oil. How many teaspoons is that? (Answer: 7.5 tsp)
- You have 18 teaspoons of sugar. Express in tablespoons. (Answer: 6 tbsp)
- Convert 1 teaspoon to tablespoons as a fraction. (Answer: ⅓ tbsp)
Why Precision Matters in Baking
Unlike cooking, baking is a science that depends on exact ratios. A tablespoon of baking soda (3 tsp) versus a teaspoon creates dramatically different results — too much leavening agent makes baked goods rise too fast then collapse. Always confirm whether a recipe means teaspoons or tablespoons, especially when abbreviations (tsp vs tbsp) look similar.
Measuring Spoon Sizes Around the World
In the US, Australia, and the UK, 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons. However, the actual volume of a tablespoon differs: US/UK tablespoons are 14.79 mL while Australian tablespoons are 20 mL (4 teaspoons). When following international recipes, always check which standard is being used.
Key Takeaways
- 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons exactly.
- Divide teaspoons by 3 to get tablespoons.
- 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup = 12 teaspoons.
- Australian tablespoons are larger (20 mL vs 15 mL).
- In baking, confusing tsp and tbsp can ruin a recipe.
Teaspoon to Tablespoon Conversion Formula
tablespoon = teaspoon × 0.3333333
1 teaspoon = 0.3333333 tablespoon
1 tablespoon = 3.0000000 teaspoon
Reverse: teaspoon = tablespoon × 3.0000000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoon are in 1 teaspoon?
There are 0.3333333 tablespoon in 1 teaspoon. To convert teaspoon to tablespoon, multiply the value by 0.3333333.
How do I convert teaspoon to tablespoon?
Multiply your teaspoon value by 0.3333333 to get the equivalent in tablespoon. For example, 5 teaspoon = 5 × 0.3333333 = 1.66667 tablespoon.
How do I convert tablespoon to teaspoon?
Multiply your tablespoon value by 3.0000000 to get the equivalent in teaspoon. Alternatively, divide by 0.3333333.
What is 10 teaspoon in tablespoon?
10 teaspoon is equal to 3.33333 tablespoon.
What is 100 teaspoon in tablespoon?
100 teaspoon is equal to 33.33333 tablespoon.