Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter
Turn teaspoons into tablespoons.
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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 Tablespoons Converter Works?
The Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter works by dividing the teaspoon count by 3 for US, UK, Canadian and New Zealand spoons, or by 4 for the Australian tablespoon. No ingredient density is needed.
Enter teaspoons
Type the number of teaspoons, such as 9 tsp.
Pick the tablespoon size
Use 3 tsp per tbsp for a 15 mL or 14.79 mL tablespoon. Use 4 tsp per tbsp for the 20 mL Australian tablespoon.
Read tablespoons
9 tsp equals 3 US tbsp or 2 ¼ Australian tbsp.
Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter Formula
The Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter formula is tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 3. The Australian formula is tablespoons = teaspoons ÷ 4.
tbsp = tsp ÷ 3 (US, UK, CA, NZ) | tbsp = tsp ÷ 4 (Australia)
- 6 tsp ÷ 3 = 2 tbsp.
- 4 ½ tsp ÷ 3 = 1 ½ tbsp.
- 12 tsp ÷ 4 = 3 Australian tbsp.
Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter Conversion Table
The Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter conversion table converts 12 teaspoon amounts into US and Australian tablespoons, with the matching volume in millilitres.
| Teaspoons | US tbsp (÷3) | Australian tbsp (÷4) | US mL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | ⅓ tbsp | ¼ tbsp | 4.93 mL |
| 1.5 tsp | ½ tbsp | ⅓ tbsp | 7.39 mL |
| 2 tsp | ⅔ tbsp | ½ tbsp | 9.86 mL |
| 3 tsp | 1 tbsp | ¾ tbsp | 14.79 mL |
| 4 tsp | 1 ⅓ tbsp | 1 tbsp | 19.72 mL |
| 4.5 tsp | 1 ½ tbsp | 1 ⅛ tbsp | 22.18 mL |
| 6 tsp | 2 tbsp | 1 ½ tbsp | 29.57 mL |
| 8 tsp | 2 ⅔ tbsp | 2 tbsp | 39.43 mL |
| 9 tsp | 3 tbsp | 2 ¼ tbsp | 44.36 mL |
| 12 tsp | 4 tbsp | 3 tbsp | 59.15 mL |
| 24 tsp | 8 tbsp | 6 tbsp | 118.29 mL |
| 48 tsp | 16 tbsp | 12 tbsp | 236.59 mL |
What is Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter?
The Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter is a calculator that converts teaspoon counts into tablespoons. The tool speeds up measuring when a recipe lists 6 tsp or more of one ingredient.
Three teaspoons make 1 tablespoon in the US, UK, Canada and New Zealand. Australia defines the tablespoon as 20 mL, which equals 4 metric teaspoons. Recipes from Australian sources need the ÷4 rule.
What are the uses of Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter: cutting down spoon counts, scaling small recipes up, reading Australian recipes, and simplifying recipe cards.
Fewer scoops
9 tsp of cocoa becomes 3 tbsp, 3 scoops instead of 9.
Scaling up
Tripling 2 tsp of cinnamon gives 6 tsp, or 2 tbsp.
Australian recipes
8 tsp in an Australian recipe equals 2 Australian tbsp.
Recipe cards
Writers replace "12 tsp" with "¼ cup" or "4 tbsp".
Teaspoons to Tablespoons Converter Measuring Tips
- 3 teaspoons = 1 US / UK / Canadian tablespoon.
- 4 teaspoons = 1 Australian tablespoon (which holds 20 mL).