Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter
Turn tablespoons into teaspoons.
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Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter Works?
The Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter works by multiplying tablespoons by 3. One US tablespoon of 14.79 mL holds exactly 3 US teaspoons.
Enter tablespoons
Type a whole or fractional tablespoon count, such as 1 ½ or ⅓.
Multiply by 3
The converter multiplies by 3 to get teaspoons.
Measure in teaspoons
Use the teaspoon result when you have no tablespoon or need to split a tablespoon.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter Formula
The Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter formula is teaspoons = tablespoons × 3.
tsp = tbsp × 3 | 1 tbsp = 14.79 mL = ½ US fl oz
- ½ tbsp × 3 = 1 ½ tsp.
- ⅓ tbsp × 3 = 1 tsp.
- 5 tbsp × 3 = 15 tsp.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter Conversion Table
The Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter conversion table converts 11 tablespoon amounts into teaspoons, millilitres, fluid ounces and cups.
| Tablespoons | Teaspoons | mL (US) | US fl oz | US cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ tbsp | 0.75 tsp | 3.7 mL | 0.125 fl oz | 0.016 cup |
| ⅓ tbsp | 1 tsp | 4.93 mL | 0.167 fl oz | 0.021 cup |
| ½ tbsp | 1.5 tsp | 7.39 mL | 0.25 fl oz | 0.031 cup |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp | 14.79 mL | 0.5 fl oz | 0.063 cup |
| 1 ½ tbsp | 4.5 tsp | 22.18 mL | 0.75 fl oz | 0.094 cup |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp | 29.57 mL | 1 fl oz | 0.125 cup |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp | 44.36 mL | 1.5 fl oz | 0.188 cup |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 59.15 mL | 2 fl oz | 0.25 cup |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp | 73.93 mL | 2.5 fl oz | 0.313 cup |
| 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 118.29 mL | 4 fl oz | 0.5 cup |
| 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 236.59 mL | 8 fl oz | 1 cup |
What is Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter?
The Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter is a calculator that converts tablespoon measures into teaspoons by multiplying by 3. The tool helps when a recipe lists a fraction of a tablespoon that no spoon set includes.
Fractional tablespoons, such as ⅓ tbsp or ¼ tbsp, appear in scaled and halved recipes. Converting ⅓ tbsp into 1 tsp, or ¼ tbsp into ¾ tsp, turns an awkward amount into a spoon you own.
What are the uses of Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter: fractional tablespoons, halved recipes, missing tablespoon spoons, and small-dose ingredients.
Fractional tablespoons
¼ tbsp equals ¾ tsp.
Halved recipes
Halving 1 tbsp of baking powder gives ½ tbsp, or 1 ½ tsp.
Missing tablespoon
Measure 2 tbsp as 6 tsp when the tablespoon is in the dishwasher.
Small doses
Teaspoon counts give finer control for salt and spices than tablespoons.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 tbsp = 3 tsp.
- 1/2 tbsp = 1.5 tsp.