Convert Tablespoons to Teaspoons

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Result

Tablespoons to Teaspoons formula

This is a fixed ratio — it's the same for every ingredient:

teaspoons = tablespoons × 3

Worked example

1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.

Tablespoons to Teaspoons conversion table

Tablespoons Teaspoons
0.25 0.75
0.5 1.5
1 3
2 6
4 12
8 24

Common uses

Common when halving recipes: half a tablespoon is easier to measure as one and a half teaspoons.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the formula to convert tablespoons to teaspoons?

Multiply the number of tablespoons by 3 (teaspoons = tablespoons × 3). This ratio is fixed — it doesn't depend on the ingredient.

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons (US customary sizes).

Which cup and spoon sizes does this use?

US customary sizes: 1 cup = 236.6 ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 8 fluid ounces. Metric and imperial cups differ slightly.