How to convert tablespoons to teaspoons
Tablespoons and Teaspoons both measure volume, so converting is a single multiplication. One tbsp equals 3.000008 tsp, so you multiply your tablespoons value by 3.000008.
Formula: teaspoons = tablespoons × 3.000008. For example, 10 tbsp = 30.000081 tsp.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.000008 |
| 2 | 6.000016 |
| 5 | 15.000041 |
| 10 | 30.000081 |
| 25 | 75.000203 |
| 50 | 150.000406 |
| 100 | 300.000812 |
| 1,000 | 3,000.008115 |
Tablespoons and Teaspoons explained
Tablespoons (tbsp): A cooking measure of about 14.79 ml (US), equal to three teaspoons.
Teaspoons (tsp): A cooking measure of about 4.93 ml (US).
When you'd convert tablespoons to teaspoons
You'll convert tablespoons to teaspoons whenever a measurement is given in one unit but you need it in the other — comparing tablespoons and teaspoons figures across regions, following a recipe or spec, or double-checking a number. Because 1 tbsp is exactly 3.000008 tsp, the result is precise every time.
Frequently asked questions
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
One tbsp equals 3.000008 tsp. Multiply your tablespoons figure by 3.000008 to get teaspoons.
What is the formula to convert tablespoons to teaspoons?
teaspoons = tablespoons × 3.000008. The factor 3.000008 is exact.
What is 2 tablespoons in teaspoons?
2 tbsp = 6.000016 tsp. You can enter any value in the converter above to get an instant result.
Is this Tablespoons to Teaspoons converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the standard conversion factor (1 tbsp = 3.000008 tsp) defined by NIST Handbook 44 / US customary liquid measures, so results are exact to several decimal places.