Convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons
Convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons instantly. 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) equals 3 Teaspoons (tsp).
Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion table
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 9 tsp |
| 5 tbsp | 15 tsp |
| 10 tbsp | 30 tsp |
| 20 tbsp | 60 tsp |
| 50 tbsp | 150 tsp |
| 100 tbsp | 300 tsp |
| 500 tbsp | 1,500 tsp |
| 1,000 tbsp | 3,000 tsp |
1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons · multiply Tablespoons by 3
About converting Tablespoons to Teaspoons
Tablespoons (tbsp) and Teaspoons (tsp) are both units of volume, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Tablespoons figure by 3. Ten Tablespoons comes to 30 Teaspoons, and a hundred works out at 300 Teaspoons.
Rule of thumb: going from Tablespoons to Teaspoons multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Tablespoon is already 3 Teaspoons. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon in US cooking is three teaspoons, or half a US fluid ounce — a definition tidy enough that the whole kitchen spoon system hangs off it. The trap is international: the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, four teaspoons rather than three, so an Australian recipe followed with an American spoon falls short on every tablespoon it calls for. It is also worth knowing that a tablespoon as a measure has nothing to do with whatever spoon is in your cutlery drawer. The sets sold for cooking are calibrated; the ones you eat with are not.
What is a Teaspoon?
The teaspoon is the smallest unit most kitchens ever measure, and it is the base the spoon system is built on — a tablespoon is defined as three of them. It is precise enough for baking powder, salt and vanilla, where the gap between a level spoon and a heaped one decides whether a cake rises. What it should not be used for is medicine: health authorities discourage dosing by teaspoon precisely because the spoons people actually reach for vary widely in size, and recommend a marked oral syringe or dosing cup in milliliters instead.
To put both in perspective: a tablespoon is roughly a generous spoonful of olive oil, while a teaspoon is the standard measure for baking powder in a recipe.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Teaspoons to Tablespoons converter, or browse all Volume converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Teaspoons are in one Tablespoon?
There are 3 Teaspoons in one Tablespoon.
How do I convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons?
Multiply the number of Tablespoons by 3. For example, 10 Tablespoons = 30 Teaspoons.
What is 100 Tablespoons in Teaspoons?
100 Tablespoons is equal to 300 Teaspoons.
How do I convert Teaspoons to Tablespoons?
Multiply the Teaspoons value by 0.3333 (or divide by 3).
Is this Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion exact?
The definition is exact — Tablespoons and Teaspoons are both fixed against the same base by international agreement — but the decimal shown here is rounded for readability, because the true ratio does not terminate. For engineering or scientific work, carry more decimal places than this page displays.
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon in US cooking is three teaspoons, or half a US fluid ounce — a definition tidy enough that the whole kitchen spoon system hangs off it. The trap is international: the Australian tablespoon is 20 mL, four teaspoons rather than three, so an Australian recipe followed with an American spoon falls short on every tablespoon it calls for. It is also worth knowing that a tablespoon as a measure has nothing to do with whatever spoon is in your cutlery drawer. The sets sold for cooking are calibrated; the ones you eat with are not.
What is a Teaspoon?
The teaspoon is the smallest unit most kitchens ever measure, and it is the base the spoon system is built on — a tablespoon is defined as three of them. It is precise enough for baking powder, salt and vanilla, where the gap between a level spoon and a heaped one decides whether a cake rises. What it should not be used for is medicine: health authorities discourage dosing by teaspoon precisely because the spoons people actually reach for vary widely in size, and recommend a marked oral syringe or dosing cup in milliliters instead.