Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter
See how many mL are in your 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 Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter Works?
The Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter works by multiplying a teaspoon count by the volume of the chosen teaspoon standard: 4.93 mL (US), 5.00 mL (metric) or 5.92 mL (UK imperial). Volume-to-volume conversion needs no density.
Pick the spoon standard
Select US, metric or imperial to match the recipe.
Enter teaspoons
Type the teaspoon count, such as 2 or 0.5.
Read millilitres
Read the mL value in the equivalents panel.
Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter Formula
The Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter formula is mL = teaspoons × spoon volume, with spoon volume 4.92892 mL (US), 5 mL (metric) or 5.91939 mL (imperial).
mL = tsp × 4.92892 (US) | × 5 (metric) | × 5.91939 (imperial)
- 2 US tsp × 4.92892 = 9.86 mL.
- 2 metric tsp × 5 = 10 mL.
- 2 imperial tsp × 5.91939 = 11.84 mL.
Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter Conversion Table
The Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter conversion table converts 11 teaspoon amounts into millilitres for all 3 spoon standards.
| Teaspoons | US (mL) | Metric (mL) | Imperial (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ tsp | 0.62 mL | 0.63 mL | 0.74 mL |
| ¼ tsp | 1.23 mL | 1.25 mL | 1.48 mL |
| ½ tsp | 2.46 mL | 2.5 mL | 2.96 mL |
| ¾ tsp | 3.7 mL | 3.75 mL | 4.44 mL |
| 1 tsp | 4.93 mL | 5 mL | 5.92 mL |
| 1 ½ tsp | 7.39 mL | 7.5 mL | 8.88 mL |
| 2 tsp | 9.86 mL | 10 mL | 11.84 mL |
| 3 tsp | 14.79 mL | 15 mL | 17.76 mL |
| 4 tsp | 19.72 mL | 20 mL | 23.68 mL |
| 6 tsp | 29.57 mL | 30 mL | 35.52 mL |
| 12 tsp | 59.15 mL | 60 mL | 71.03 mL |
What is Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter?
The Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter is a calculator that converts teaspoon volumes into millilitres across US, metric and imperial standards. Teaspoons and millilitres both measure volume, so the conversion uses spoon size only.
The 3 standards give 3 answers. A US teaspoon holds 4.93 mL, a metric teaspoon holds 5 mL, and an imperial teaspoon holds 5.92 mL. The gap between US and metric is 1.4%, and the gap between US and imperial is 20%.
What are the uses of Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter: liquid dosing with syringes, extracts and flavourings, converting recipes for jugs, and checking dosing cups.
Syringe dosing
Oral syringes are marked in mL. ½ US tsp equals 2.46 mL.
Extracts
Flavouring bottles with droppers list mL. 1 tsp of extract equals 4.93 mL.
Recipes for jugs
12 tsp of stock equals 59.15 mL, or ¼ US cup.
Dosing cups
Cups marked "5 mL = 1 tsp" use the metric teaspoon.
Teaspoons to Milliliters Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 US teaspoon = 4.92892 mL.
- 1 Metric teaspoon = exactly 5.00 mL.