How to convert tablespoons to teaspoons
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Take your value
Start with your value in tablespoons.
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Multiply by 3
Multiply the tablespoon value by 3. This is the exact conversion factor from tablespoons to teaspoons.
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Read the result
The product is your value in teaspoons. For example, 5 tbsp × 3 = 15 tsp.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from tablespoons to teaspoons is 3.
Teaspoons = Tablespoons × 3
Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from tablespoons to teaspoons| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
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| 0.1 tbsp | 0.3 tsp |
| 0.25 tbsp | 0.75 tsp |
| 0.5 tbsp | 1.5 tsp |
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 1.5 tbsp | 4.5 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 2.5 tbsp | 7.5 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
| 6 tbsp | 18 tsp |
| 7 tbsp | 21 tsp |
| 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 9 tbsp | 27 tsp |
| 10 tbsp | 30 tsp |
| 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 15 tbsp | 45 tsp |
| 20 tbsp | 60 tsp |
| 25 tbsp | 75 tsp |
| 30 tbsp | 90 tsp |
| 40 tbsp | 120 tsp |
| 50 tbsp | 150 tsp |
| 60 tbsp | 180 tsp |
| 75 tbsp | 225 tsp |
| 100 tbsp | 300 tsp |
| 125 tbsp | 375 tsp |
| 150 tbsp | 450 tsp |
| 200 tbsp | 600 tsp |
| 250 tbsp | 750 tsp |
| 300 tbsp | 900 tsp |
| 400 tbsp | 1200 tsp |
| 500 tbsp | 1500 tsp |
| 600 tbsp | 1800 tsp |
| 750 tbsp | 2250 tsp |
| 1000 tbsp | 3000 tsp |
| 1500 tbsp | 4500 tsp |
| 2000 tbsp | 6000 tsp |
| 2500 tbsp | 7500 tsp |
| 3000 tbsp | 9000 tsp |
| 4000 tbsp | 12000 tsp |
| 5000 tbsp | 15000 tsp |
| 7500 tbsp | 22500 tsp |
| 10000 tbsp | 30000 tsp |
| 15000 tbsp | 45000 tsp |
| 20000 tbsp | 60000 tsp |
| 25000 tbsp | 75000 tsp |
| 30000 tbsp | 90000 tsp |
| 40000 tbsp | 120000 tsp |
| 50000 tbsp | 150000 tsp |
| 100000 tbsp | 300000 tsp |
Real-world reference
A US tablespoon of olive oil is about 14 mL. Nutrition labels typically use 1 tbsp = 15 mL. In teaspoons, that gives you: 1 tbsp = 3 tsp, 10 tbsp = 30 tsp, 100 tbsp = 300 tsp.
Frequently asked questions
- How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
- 1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons.
- How do I convert tablespoons to teaspoons?
- Multiply the tablespoon value by 3. So x tbsp × 3 = the equivalent in tsp.
- What is 5 tablespoons in teaspoons?
- 5 tablespoons equals 15 teaspoons.
- What is 10 tablespoons in teaspoons?
- 10 tablespoons equals 30 teaspoons.
- What is 100 tablespoons in teaspoons?
- 100 tablespoons equals 300 teaspoons.
- How do I convert back from teaspoons to tablespoons?
- Multiply the teaspoon value by 0.333333. For example, 1 tsp = 0.333333 tbsp.
- Is the tablespoon bigger than the teaspoon?
- Yes. 1 tablespoon is larger than 1 teaspoon — specifically 3 times larger.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The factor of 3 is derived directly from the SI definitions of tablespoon and teaspoon.
About the tablespoon and the teaspoon
The tablespoon
The US tablespoon equals 1/2 US fluid ounce, or 14.7868 mL — exactly 3 US teaspoons. The UK tablespoon is 17.7582 mL (5/8 imperial fl oz), the Australian metric tablespoon is 20 mL, and most other metric countries use 15 mL. Always check the source's convention before scaling a recipe.
The teaspoon
The US teaspoon equals 1/3 of a US tablespoon, or about 4.929 mL. The metric teaspoon (used on most non-US nutrition labels) is exactly 5 mL — close enough that you can substitute freely in cooking but not in precise dosing.