Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter

Enter the volume in teaspoons below to convert it to tablespoons.

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Result in Tablespoons:

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1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp
1 tsp = 1/3 tbsp

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How to Convert Teaspoons to Tablespoons

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To convert a measurement in teaspoons to a measurement in tablespoons, divide the volume by the following conversion ratio: 3 teaspoons/tablespoon.

Since one tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons, you can use this simple formula to convert:

tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3

The volume in tablespoons is equal to the volume in teaspoons divided by 3.

For example, here's how to convert 5 teaspoons to tablespoons using the formula above.
tablespoons = (5 tsp ÷ 3) = 1.666667 tbsp
conversion scale showing teaspoons and equivalent tablespoons volume values

How Many Tablespoons Are in a Teaspoon?

There is 1/3 tablespoon in a teaspoon, which is why we divide by 3 in the formula above.

1 tsp = 1/3 tbsp

You might also be wondering how many teaspoons are in a tablespoon. To find out, can multiply the value by three instead of dividing to reverse this formula.

Teaspoons and tablespoons are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

What Is a Teaspoon?

The teaspoon is a unit of volume equal to 1/3 of a tablespoon or 1/6 of a fluid ounce.[1] One teaspoon is equal to approximately 4.929 milliliters, but in nutrition labeling, 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.

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What Is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon is a unit of volume equal to three teaspoons or ½ fluid ounce.[3] One tablespoon is equal to 14.7868 milliliters, but for nutrition labeling, one tablespoon is rounded to 15 milliliters.[2]

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.

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Teaspoon to Tablespoon Conversion Table

Table showing various teaspoon measurements converted to tablespoons.
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

  1. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Cooking Conversion Guide, https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/17165/file/P-01775.pdf
  2. 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
  3. Merriam-Webster, tablespoon, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tablespoon

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