1 tablespoon to teaspoons
1 tbsp = 3 tsp. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 tablespoon equals
teaspoons
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
The formula
Tablespoons and teaspoons both measure volume from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
tsp = tbsp × 3
Going the other way? Convert teaspoons to tablespoons.
Tablespoons to teaspoons table
Values either side of 1 tbsp.
| Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -12 |
| -3.5 | -10.5 |
| -3 | -9 |
| -2.5 | -7.5 |
| -2 | -6 |
| -1.5 | -4.5 |
| -1 | -3 |
| -0.5 | -1.5 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 1.5 | 4.5 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 2.5 | 7.5 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 3.5 | 10.5 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 4.5 | 13.5 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 5.5 | 16.5 |
| 6 | 18 |
Questions people ask
- How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
- One tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons.
- How do I convert tablespoons to teaspoons by hand?
- Multiply the number of tablespoons by 3. For a rough check, 3 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 tablespoon in teaspoons?
- 1 tablespoon is 3 teaspoons.
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