Tablespoons to teaspoons converter
Provide a volume below to convert tablespoons (tbsp) to teaspoons (tsp). For the reverse direction, visit the teaspoons to tablespoons converter.
1 tablespoon equals exactly 3 teaspoons. This is a standard cooking measurement used in recipes worldwide.
To convert tablespoons to teaspoons, multiply the measurement in tablespoons by 3. To convert teaspoons to tablespoons, divide the value in teaspoons by 3.
Tablespoons
Definition: A tablespoon (symbol: tbsp) is a unit of volume used in cooking, equal to approximately 15 milliliters in the US or exactly 3 teaspoons.
History: Tablespoons have been used for centuries as a practical cooking measurement. The modern tablespoon was standardized in the 20th century, with slight variations between US and metric measurements.
Current use: Tablespoons are widely used in cooking and baking recipes, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom. They provide a convenient measurement for both liquid and dry ingredients.
Teaspoons
Definition: A teaspoon (symbol: tsp) is a unit of volume used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon.
History: Teaspoons emerged as a standard cooking measurement alongside other spoon-based units. The modern teaspoon was standardized to provide consistent recipe measurements.
Current use: Teaspoons are commonly used in cooking and baking for measuring small amounts of ingredients. They are also used in medicine for measuring liquid medications.
| Tablespoons [tbsp] | Teaspoons [tsp] |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tbsp | 0.75 tsp |
| 0.5 tbsp | 1.5 tsp |
| 0.75 tbsp | 2.25 tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
| 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |